Seeking Surf
What is it that brings you peace and freedom from fears during these Covid days? For me, it's time spent being refreshed by God's Word, reading a good book, and time at the beach. It's important to break away from the routines, the endless news cycle, and places of restriction. I try to make sure my kids get this too. I'm [...]
Where Is God?
Have you ever wondered where God is in the midst of your heartache? Growing up, I often wondered this very question. This is my story of growing up with a brother with special needs. I was asked to give this talk in person this past spring by a dear mom I know. Because of Covid that didn’t happen, but God gave me [...]
Hope Springs Eternal
Summer may be my favorite time of year, but spring holds the dearest part of my heart. Just before my brother passed away, when he was still in the hospital, God gently opened my eyes to spring. Something I hadn’t experienced in 20 years living in this tropical summerland of Florida. This is now my third spring and I am still [...]
On Turning 40, Loss, and Moving On
Self portrait inspired by a trip to the Dalí museum to see the work of Rene Magritte Something about turning 40 makes one reflective. This seems like one of those milestone birthdays where something important is supposed to happen. In all honesty, I was hoping for something great. Instead, 16 days before the big day, I opened an e-mail from my agent in [...]
Making Time
I've heard it said that people make time for the things they love. Or maybe it's that we should make time... For what's important. Things like family and friends and chasing after dreams or sitting down to finish that book that was started weeks ago. Other important things always seem to make their way up front first, demanding the time, things [...]