One of my favorite Bible stories is about a group of experienced fishermen who went out on a lake to fish on an inky black night. Â As time wore on, it became depressingly apparent that no fish were going to be caught in the net that night. Â The prospect of dragging the water logged net…
I’m reflecting on three random events that I’ve observed this past week. 1. Â This week I catch a matinee performance of the film Julia & Julia. Â Afterword, I’m consumed with an intense desire to cook something imaginative! Â Alas, my efforts don’t yield anything close to Julia Child’s culinary creations… 2. Â Tuning in to watch the…
I did not know the day my mother left.  I did not sense her dread, fear or discomfort. Our lives remained well ordered and secure. In my 5 year old world, her journey created an unforgettable adventure.  For my sister and I were placed in the care of two missionary families. They did their best to amuse us and…
It can be said that when you ignite a spark that brings a twinkle to a child’s eye, you have released a brilliant burst of pure light! When that light carries within it a passion and vision for the fulfillment of that child’s highest potential, it can set the world aflame. A world in which…
Being an authentic self is a full time job at anytime of the year. So much so that during the holiday season with the business of shopping, decorating and party making, I wrestle to prevent my authentic self from becoming lost in a rustle of tissue and wrapping paper. But it is precisely this frenetic…