How to Find Beauty in the Blunder

Since the age of eight, I have owned a camera. I enjoy documenting special events, creating colorful scrapbooks and periodically reviewing my personal narrative. It wasn’t until six years ago, however, that I began to use photography as a method of artistic...

When God Endorses Change

I took myself to the attic and left her there. Maybe it was because I was tired. Or – maybe, just maybe – God told me to leave her there. I’d like to think it was about obedience. But here’s how it all went down. I had performed dramas for churches and women’s...

Beware of Identity Theft

Not long ago, when I checked the status of a credit card account online, I noticed a charge I did not make. After several phone calls to the vendor and the credit card company, it became clear that I was a victim of credit card fraud and identity theft. Thankfully,...

Why the Pre-Step is Most Important

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” This popular Chinese proverb by Lao Tzu is often quoted to those who feel overwhelmed – whether it be undertaking a new life habit, embarking on a large project or navigating difficult emotions such as grief...

How to Recognize Stress

For some of us, stress is easy to recognize. We feel a sense of overwhelm, and we know we need to either change our direction or move away from the source of the problem. But sometimes, stress sneaks up on us and we may not recognize it so readily. That’s when we can...

Why We Should Slow Down

Whoops… I did it again. I was about 95% recovered from my January accident, when I tripped over the dog in the kitchen and broke my right shoulder. We sat down to an Italian anti-pasta dinner and a glass of Chianti, but I decided we needed plates. I hopped up from the...