Those Tender Moments

February will be a year since you left us. As I rummage through old notes this evening, I ran across this one, when I visited you almost a year ago. Closing my eyes for a moment, I savor a time in the past. I sat beside you holding your frail thin skinned hand, while we…

Finding Serenity

Finding serenity in solitude, out where fog meets frozen waters and the lone of wood meets earth. I pass by this place almost daily. And while I have tried to ignore its serene presence, I simply cannot resist to stand here and appreciate the simple beauty; to collect my thoughts that have drifted into all…

Finding Calm in Night

My eyes are heavy, my body tired. All I want to do is curl up in warmth and fall asleep, yet, instead I lay here starring at the screen waiting for what, I don’t know. I’ve pushed myself beyond comprehensive thinking. And though my brain is in overactive mode, did I remember this or I…

Freedom Calling

God has gifted you with specific skills, so when opportunities arise you leap out of faith toward them. Within those opportunities you find an unspeakable joy and contentment; everything is natural to you. You now walk through life refreshed with eyes of clarity. It’s then you realize that when you are doing what you’re supposed…

Off the Grid and on Mission

Ten months ago, I was a part of a large community and always quite active, involved in the 8-5 rat race, met with friends almost daily, and engaged in volleyball, hiking, and walking. Today, I find myself tucked into small town life. Where going to the local ice cream store, eating at a local hangout,…

Embracing the Unknown

The big smile on my face and giddiness in my heart is my response to my latest action of stepping into the unknown. Chair dancing in my car as the engine runs to keep me warm, I can’t believe I am licensed in a state I thought I’d never come back to. It’s been a…

Small Moments of Contentment – A Dogs Life

My newly found morning ritual has me settled on the couch resting in God’s word. I don’t feel the creeping cold while speaking with my Lord. It’s when I pull out my laptop that I realize a small chill, I’ve been wearing since last night, still lingers within me. I could get a blanket or…

Finding Home: the Search for Contentment

I’m curled up in the lap of Christ speaking to Him like a child to their parent in a sweet gentle conversation. I’m content in this moment, hearing His gentle whisper with my head against His chest, His arms around me, speaking with Him so nonchalant. Our conversation touches many thoughts, some I struggle with…