Blog
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
Vulnerability
I used to think that being vulnerable meant you were weak. Maybe there is some truth to that in certain circumstances but I am learning that in order to change and to grow as a person, I have to put myself out there and it can sure be scary. "What if they don't agree...
He Saved Me
Nineteen years ago I became a mom. My beautiful boy came screaming into my life and I have never been the same. I knew that life would change, I just had no idea how much. Not only did I endure sleepless nights, diaper changes and all of the typical "having a...
The Shoe Shop
Walking through the doors on a hot, humid summer day you would look forward to relief in the air conditioned room but the smell of leather was almost too much to handle. The little shoe shop in downtown Houston was not much to look at. It was a place where people...
To Risk or Not To Risk?
I have always played it safe. I like knowing my options and what kind of percentage I have for something to go right or wrong. When I am in a group of people I hardly begin a conversation. And when a question is asked and I know the answer I always hesitate. Then...
Thinking About Prayer
Prayer. I often beat myself up because I feel like I do not spend enough time in prayer. Yes, I know, prayer is not simply sitting in silence and conversing with God. It can be so much more. Prayer is seeing something beautiful and taking a moment to savor its...
My Boy Is In a Band!
My youngest son “Christian” is in the percussion ensemble at his school. He just recently had his end of the year concert, and I must say, I was impressed. There were at least twenty students on the stage playing some difficult rhythms. I can’t even...
Blank Pages
Sunday evenings are normally a little anxiety ridden. The work week is about to start, lunches need to be made, clothes ready for the family, and schedules ironed out for who is getting where and when. But for the first Sunday night in a really long time I am...
Retreat Week…at home
I recently told you that I would be attending a writing working shop in Austin this week. I was so disappointed when the email come on Friday afternoon that the workshop leader became very ill and retreat had been postponed. I literally felt my heart leave my body....
With Love to My Mom
The best memories I have of my mother involve laughter. We would laugh so hard that tears rolled down our cheeks and not a sound was made! My stomach and sides would hurt from our silliness. It didn't take much for us to crack up and it was always good...
Courage
Courage - noun - the ability to do something that frightens one; strength in the face of pain or grief. When I think of the word courage I immediately think of my 9 year old son "Christian." He has conquered his fear of needles and handles his daily infusions...
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