Speaking your truth

In my research into hypothyroidism, I came across the Hindu teachings about chakras. To be clear, I don't ascribe to Hinduism but my interest was piqued by their belief that thryoid issues were due in part to not using your voice. Acquiescing to others when you know you shouldn't; staying silent instead of speaking up;...

Healing: Faith meets the Faithful One

Reaching out through the dusty feet of a crowd, she grasps his hem, and hopes for healing.  Faith meets the Faithful One.  A current of power passes through her grasping, hoping hands into her bleeding depths. ... It wasn't about the outer garment. Gifts are rarely accurately reflected by their packaging. It was all about...

Quagmire

I was going to say, "swamped" but 'quagmire' just sounds more poetic. Either way, I am caught up in circumstances that are difficult to maneuver and somewhat overwhelming. On the positive side, I have finished going through part 1/4 of the Bible study that I'm writing with one of the ladies in my 'guinea pig...

Love from a Distance: decisions in dealing with a mentally ill parent

My Dad is feeling better. His emails have increased and with that has come new challenges. He wants to do something special for my son who will be hitting a milestone birthday this year. I opened an email from my Dad today where he asks me 7 questions. It's a short email. Just full of...

Time is a currency I’m running short of

And that sums up where I've been for the past several weeks. I'll just do up a short summary of life to catch up those who have been wondering. My Dad: ran into complications and more complications with his heart and heart surgery and recovery. He is finally at home after being in hospitals for...

Owning it

And that about sums up where my heart is at. I've been praying for protection as I process through and 'own' my story, my hurt, my feelings, my life. I remember having an appointment with a christian counselor in my teens, where he said to me that my healing would be easier if my Dad...

Open Heart Surgery

I found out that my Dad is going to be having open heart surgery this week sometime. I have no idea if I will get a phone call after it is done to let me know that he is okay, or if I will just need to wait to find out. Maybe my brother, the...

Feet in the Water

"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. ... For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior..." Isaiah 43:2,3 God often speaks to me through pictures when I pray. At last night's prayer...

Mid-January Catch-Up Part 2

I've been meaning to get here for days... It feels good to finally settle down for a few minutes. I've been busy working on a Bible study that I'd like to start teaching in March or early April. I am putting together my little 'guinea-pig group' and hoping to get things more refined as we...

Our Lives are Precious

("My life is precious and you're not allowed to hurt me." I'm not saying that suffering doesn't happen; or that we shouldn't expect it - but the ongoing toxicity with family, as well as toxic people in my ministry life, must end. I just don't want to keep on the way things have been. I...