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My blog is broken into three main categories but I touch on endless topics. To read my posts about these categories just click the buttons below.
The Fishbowl Podcast
The podcast for leaders in ministry and the world
Oozing Everyday
Thoughts on life and faith while “oozing”‘ with the light of Christ
2 Brothers with Hemophilia
The journey of two brothers with Severe hemophilia A
Paying attention
On my way home from Denver last week, I received some pretty distressing news. My heart was broken and there was not a thing I could do to help the one I love. I knew the best thing to do was to pull over, have lunch and get myself together before making the eight...
Why are you in ministry?
If you are a churchgoer, you may be a person who attends services and goes home. There's nothing wrong with that. You come to get filled by the words and actions of others each week to start your week off on the right foot. That's wonderful! Others of you are actively...
Week one…success!
Several years ago, I started my Master's degree at Iliff Theological Seminary. I was working full-time, my husband was at his first appointment, my oldest son was in middle school, and my mighty, warrior Caeleb was only three. I wanted to start my degree so badly, but...
Episode 2: Meet Susan Brumbaugh
Our guest in episode 2 is Susan Brumbaugh. Her husband is a pastor in the United Methodist Church, and he is currently serving as the Provost for the New Mexico Annual Conference. Susan is making a new dream possible through her recent Master's in Counseling and is...
How Our Family Regained Control
There have been seasons when hemophilia became the center of my family’s universe. A bleed would start and before it healed completely, it re-bled, or a new one began. Visits to the clinic for appointments, timed blood draws, unpacking factor and supplies,...
I Long to Follow You
I had the privilege of preaching in my home church this morning. During my study over the week, I spent time with Psalm 119:33-40. I don't know why I've not studied this portion before. It has really hit my heart this week. Psalm 119:33-40 (MSG) God, teach me lessons...
To love and be loved
Big trips. Fancy houses. Early retirement. All of those things sound amazing. They aren't things that are happening in my life, but I will admit that I am envious of people who have these things. I mean, why are we so wrapped up in material things? Yes, there are...
No time for doubt
I am leading a women's retreat next month in Colorado and I have been struggling with my sessions. I am creating a new set of messages that are loosely based on a presentation I give for the bleeding disorder community, "From Doubt to Joy". I initially thought it...
No coincidence…just blessed
I have nothing but great memories from my college days. Attending a small, Christian university exposed me to more life than my little sheltered world in Galena Park, Texas ever did. I learned about different faith traditions, explored my passion for music, and met...
Grudges and Forgiveness
I'll be honest. I've been holding a grudge for several months and it's killing me. I want so badly to shake this person and say, "You had no right!" But I know an apology will not come and there is nothing I can do to fix the situation. It has put distance between me...
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