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A Birthday Wish for my Friend of a Lifetime

My elementary, middle school and high school years were filled with amazing memories. I am still in touch with many of those friends, thanks to social media, but there is one friend who I have had a relationship with since sixth grade beginning band class. In the...

Sunday School and Friendship

I have been involved in many different aspects of ministry in my local church. Setting up and serving communion, reading scripture, designing altars, creating and leading women’s ministries, preaching…you get the idea. But one of the most meaningful experiences...

Harnessing Strength to Give Thanks

Last week I spent time in classes at Iliff Seminary. It was challenging and energizing and yes, for my introverted self, draining. I started my trip home on Saturday with seven hours of windshield time ahead of me tired and fulfilled. My mind was racing with the...

Confirmation Gratitude

Easter is always a day where my family gathers, attends church, has a great meal and rests in each others presence. This Easter was special because my mighty, warrior Caeleb was confirmed. In our church, when young teens are between the ages of 12 to 16 they may...

Sharing Our Gifts

I remember going to the home of my band director, Mrs. Dempsey. I think it was one of the only times I ever went to the home of one of my teachers. I remember a beautiful, piece of furniture that she had. It was a cabinet for sheet music. It was made especially for...

A Week of Tremendous Loss

This has been a week of tremendous loss. The school shooting in Florida, a teacher at the local middle school, an inspirational icon in the bleeding disorder community, a founding member of our church, and my best friend’s dad. We hear of yet another person...