Last week I led a workshop for a school Board of Trustees that faces significant decisions on the horizon. We discussed the value of discernment and viewing challenges through the eyes of faith. A framework I suggested is the story of Jacob wrestling with God, in Genesis 32: 22-31. Jacob spent a long night wrestlingContinue reading “People do well…when they can. -Mel Robbins”
Category Archives: Prayer
Don’t judge. Don’t put people in a box….just give them a chance to a dream a little bit. -Andy Reid
It is an exciting time to be a football fan if you’re a Philadelphia enthusiast like myself. Last night I read this above quote ( from Why a simple 3 x 5 notecard with two words explains Andy Reid’s leadership style) by former Eagles coach Andy Reid that I found to be timely. Also pastedContinue reading “Don’t judge. Don’t put people in a box….just give them a chance to a dream a little bit. -Andy Reid”
Dream a little before you think. -Toni Morrison
This week I share some words of wisdom on the power of prayer, from Julian of Norwich. These pearls of wisdom made their way into my inbox today, as a reflection for Mark’s Gospel, first chapter, versus 29-39. Enjoy and blessings on your week ahead! “Very early before dawn, Jesus… went off to a desertedContinue reading “Dream a little before you think. -Toni Morrison”
Dream a little before you think. -Toni Morrison
This past weekend we enjoyed quintessential San Francisco Christmas family time. We rode the cable car, went ice skating, took in an adapted version of “The Christmas Carol,” and visited the handmade, life size Gingerbread House at a downtown hotel. I love where we live and enjoy the time together with my family, exploring ourContinue reading “Dream a little before you think. -Toni Morrison”
We discover the wisdom of God by learning to pay attention to our choices, to our relationships, and always to what is happening in our hearts. -Sr. Kathleen Hughes
These weeks I find my email inbox is flooded with all kinds of inspirational holiday messages, and my kids excitedly check the mail each afternoon to be the first to bring the next round of daily Christmas cards upstairs for our reading pleasure. I am reminded daily of our extended community and of the powerContinue reading “We discover the wisdom of God by learning to pay attention to our choices, to our relationships, and always to what is happening in our hearts. -Sr. Kathleen Hughes”
I see the Holy Spirit as a guiding light—we’re walking by the path and there’s a lamp unto our feet that helps us to know what to do, how to do it, and to be still. -Dr. Barbara Holmes
I am at the beach these days with my family, spending time reconnecting with each other. Moments like these ground me in the slowing down of our daily pace and the acceleration of my awareness of God, through nature, community, and board games. We head home this afternoon, in time for tomorrow’s Turkey Trot atContinue reading “I see the Holy Spirit as a guiding light—we’re walking by the path and there’s a lamp unto our feet that helps us to know what to do, how to do it, and to be still. -Dr. Barbara Holmes”
Stewardship is about our need to respond with all that we are and have in gratitude to God. -E. Jane Rutter
Heading into next week, I am happy to share this below reflection on the notion of gratitude, along with the sunrise image from my morning walk today. I am grateful that next week I will be on vacation with my family, at a nearby beach town that has become one of our favorite get-away spots.Continue reading “Stewardship is about our need to respond with all that we are and have in gratitude to God. -E. Jane Rutter”
Courage changes things and courage changes us. It’s how we become. -Prentis Hemphill
This week I share a few resources. Below is a reflection that teaches us to be OK with uncertainty and doubt, and also to remain hopeful and filled with courage. I find myself living with both of these realities in my day to day rollercoaster of life…walking my dog Bingo is helpful! I recently viewedContinue reading “Courage changes things and courage changes us. It’s how we become. -Prentis Hemphill”
The God of justice is with us, and our word, our work, our prayer for freedom will not, cannot be in vain. -Elizabeth Cady Stanton
I took our dog on a long walk this morning to clear my head. At our favorite neighborhood park our little puppy was startled multiple times by the strong wind. I was reminded of the Bible passage from the book of Kings, where Elijah sought God in the earthquake, the fire, and the gust ofContinue reading “The God of justice is with us, and our word, our work, our prayer for freedom will not, cannot be in vain. -Elizabeth Cady Stanton”
Hurry is the great enemy of spiritual life in our day. We must eliminate hurry in our lives. -John Mark Comer
October has been a blur of a month and I find myself working to ground my pace in ongoing spaces for reflection and prayer. I am definitely a work in progress. The other day I walked our dog by the San Francisco Bay around a new waterfront park nearby, and I recognized how blessed IContinue reading “Hurry is the great enemy of spiritual life in our day. We must eliminate hurry in our lives. -John Mark Comer”
Keeping the Faith 