72 years ago today, this headline appeared in the local paper from my hometown: “Baby’s Birth Saves Gainesville Boy From Drowning.” The story behind it is one I remember each birthday. The headline got it almost right.A life was...
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What the River Has Been Speaking Lately
It has been a while since I have written here. Life has been full, and much of my writing energy has been poured into manuscripts rather than blog posts. But the river has still been speaking, and I thought it was time to share a few glimpses of what it has been...
When Kindness Comes Full Circle: Paying it Forward in Wyndham’s Honor
Friday, Nov 21st marked six years since my husband, Wyndham, left this earth. He was a man of deep kindness, wisdom, and a heart turned toward others. Every year on this day, I honor his life with a “Pay It Forward Day.” It's simple. I look for people to bless the way...
Camino Whispers:Reflections from the Camino de Santiago
I recently returned from walking the Camino de Santiago, beginning in Sarria and ending at the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela, where tradition says James is buried. The Camino is both a physical and spiritual trail. It’s walked by thousands, most with tired feet,...
If Jesus Had Grasped the Power
We are familiar with “Red Letter Editions” of the Bible that highlight the words of Jesus. In this parody, I have contrasted ten of Jesus' teachings with what I’ve called the Gold Letter Edition (GLE) of the Empire Deluxe Version (EDV), re-imagining them as though he...
Launched with Love on a Day I’ll Always Remember
August 13 is a special but sad day for me. It marks the day my late husband, Wyndham, was born. And it’s also a reminder that there are no more birthdays to celebrate…at least on this earth. Today, the 13th, would have been Wyndham’s 73rd birthday. He lived a life...
5 Short Lessons from 4 Decades in Ministry
Ministry is not easy. It can be a sacred calling that helps others draw near to God, or it can become a stumbling block for both ministers and those they serve. After more than forty years in full-time ministry, I’ve come to realize that some lessons are too important...
Devotional Thoughts
Camino Whispers:Reflections from the Camino de Santiago
I recently returned from walking the Camino de Santiago, beginning in Sarria and ending at the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela, where tradition says James is buried. The Camino is both a physical and spiritual trail. It’s walked by thousands, most with tired feet,...
If Jesus Had Grasped the Power
We are familiar with “Red Letter Editions” of the Bible that highlight the words of Jesus. In this parody, I have contrasted ten of Jesus' teachings with what I’ve called the Gold Letter Edition (GLE) of the Empire Deluxe Version (EDV), re-imagining them as though he...
The River Speaks: A Journey of Grief, Grace, and Gratitude – Coming Soon!
I'm excited to share about a personal, healing project I have been working on for a few years. As I have been taking photos of the river during my walks, I began writing poetry to express what I learn and feel as I seek to hear what God wants to teach me. This is a...
Getting Real
How can we know what is real, when so much information surrounding us is false, deceitful, obscene, or made for “reality TV” clicks? Such propaganda, including reality tv, is carefully crafted for ratings, and to boost the ratings and clicks, the crazier the better....
Standing Between Peace and Chaos
As the sun moved closer to the horizon, I witnessed the brilliant array of colors reflecting on the still waters of the river. Ahhh. My peaceful place, that both grounds and uplifts me. It is not unusual for me to post pictures of sunsets at the river, as I have...
When the River Floods
I couldn’t get to the dock today because the river was overflowing. Flooded. As I looked around, I noticed yellow caution tape preventing access to the flooded parking lot and stairs. The bridge accessing the dock could barely be seen underneath many feet of water. As...
Beauty from Weakness
I recently returned from Ireland and learned that rivers speak to me in that beautiful country, just as they do in my country. The accent may be slightly different, but I can clearly understand a river’s message in any country. As I walked miles along the Avonmore...
Life Lessons
When Kindness Comes Full Circle: Paying it Forward in Wyndham’s Honor
Friday, Nov 21st marked six years since my husband, Wyndham, left this earth. He was a man of deep kindness, wisdom, and a heart turned toward others. Every year on this day, I honor his life with a “Pay It Forward Day.” It's simple. I look for people to bless the way...
Camino Whispers:Reflections from the Camino de Santiago
I recently returned from walking the Camino de Santiago, beginning in Sarria and ending at the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela, where tradition says James is buried. The Camino is both a physical and spiritual trail. It’s walked by thousands, most with tired feet,...
5 Short Lessons from 4 Decades in Ministry
Ministry is not easy. It can be a sacred calling that helps others draw near to God, or it can become a stumbling block for both ministers and those they serve. After more than forty years in full-time ministry, I’ve come to realize that some lessons are too important...
The River Speaks: A Journey of Grief, Grace, and Gratitude – Coming Soon!
I'm excited to share about a personal, healing project I have been working on for a few years. As I have been taking photos of the river during my walks, I began writing poetry to express what I learn and feel as I seek to hear what God wants to teach me. This is a...
Coffee Shop Treasures
I’m part of a coffee shop sip club where I pay a small monthly fee for unlimited daily coffee. I can walk to this local coffee shop, and I rarely miss a day. Since I love a large, iced coffee and a refill (decaf refill), I could easily spend in one day what I spend in...
The Gulls at the Cove: A Reflection on 70 Orbits Around the Sun
Tomorrow marks my seventy orbits around the sun. 70 years ago on March 23, my dad came home from work to take my mom to the hospital. As he pulled into the driveway, he saw the three-year-old neighbor boy ride his tricycle off of our dock and into the backyard pond....
Things I Learned from My House Fire
Six weeks ago, as I sat at my dinner table with friends, one of them screamed as she witnessed the scene unfolding out the window. Huge flames ascended toward the darkened sky, illuminating the catastrophe in the making. The house next door to me was ablaze. I own the...