What if…

What if…. what if part of my calling is to help those who are grieving? What if that is what God plans to make out of all of this?  When I think about why I have experienced so much loss over time and even in this short amount of time lately (more has happened...

Grief…it’s what’s for dinner

Grief does not only apply when we have lost a loved one.  Grief does not discriminate that way – its not nearly that picky.  Grief occurs when we lose hopes and dreams.  When we lose large life changing expectations.  When we lose jobs.  When we lose...

The Courage to Get Up

I went for a run today.  Don’t worry – this blog is not about running so keep reading.  Anyways, I didn’t want to go.  This is not unusual.  There is typically a fair amount of self negotiation to get myself out the door.  On this particular morning,...