Daily Step – Can you choose to be joyful?
Can I choose to be happy? Maybe. Maybe not. Can I choose joy? Henri Nouwen says I can. He says: “Joy is not the same as...
December 14, 2021
Daily Step – Maybe it’s life’s way of fighting back.
“Anyway, whatever it is, don’t be afraid of it’s plenty.” There is plenty of joy to be had. At least according to Mary Oliver. This week,...
December 13, 2021
Sunday Stride – Where will you seek joy this week?
Where will you seek joy this week? How can you find joy even amidst the challenges you are currently facing? That the world around you is...
December 12, 2021
Daily Step – May this post help you be feel at peace today.
Are you at peace today? Or does something feel out of place? Is your burden light right now?Or heavy? Do you have someone helping you carry...
December 8, 2021
Daily Step – Are you in the middle of a journey right now?
Are you in the middle of a journey right now? Maybe it’s a literal one and you are traveling from one place to another. Maybe it’s...
December 7, 2021
Sunday Stride – The essence of peace is unity.
Do you feel at peace? Internally? Externally? Oh what a difficult question with so many layers to the answer! But still a good one as we...
December 5, 2021
Daily Step – Do you live with optimism or with hope?
Do you live with optimism? or with hope? What an interesting question I don’t think I’ve wrestled with before seeing this quote by Henri Nouwen. I’m...
December 3, 2021
Daily Step – Leave a little room for maybe.
The world is wider than that. When my oldest was first diagnosed with hearing loss, I needed reasons. So, I sought out genetic testing. A parent...
November 30, 2021
Daily Step – The least you can do is figure out what you hope for.
The LEAST you can do is figure out what you HOPE for. The LEAST? How often do I take time to figure out what I’m hoping...
November 29, 2021
Sunday Stride – May you be filled with abundant hope.
What are you hoping for today? “‘Hope” is the thing with feathers –That perches in the soul –And sings the tune without the words –And never...
November 28, 2021