There is a quiet, uncomfortable truth about growth that we often want to skip over: nothing truly grows unless something first dies.

You’ve either experienced it yourself or heard the horror stories; people whose identities were stolen and the devastation that followed. Identity thieves

“To love is to suffer.” — Ann Voskamp We spend our lives chasing love, yet we are often shocked when love hurts.

I meet with a dear friend every so often, sometimes regularly, sometimes when life allows, to talk about faith, about real life,

Rest is a beautiful gift. But in seasons of pain, it often feels just out of reach. When life feels like it’s

There’s a version of Jesus circulating widely today—a figure who champions social justice, embraces the marginalized, challenges religious tradition, and preaches nothing

Charlie Kirk.  It’s a name that most know at this point.  He was martyred in broad daylight in front of thousands of

I love the Word. I’ve spent time in it for over 40 years. I love that it applies to every area of

What do you think of when you hear the word currency?   When I hear the word currency I think of money.  Money

I’m certain that I probably received accolades from a lovely Sunday School teacher with the first memorized recital of this prayer aloud. I

I recently sat on an interview committee for the hiring of a high-level position.  Over the course of the day we interviewed

Whack-A-Mole. The first time I can remember playing it was at Chuck E. Cheese. For those that have never been to a Chuck

It’s not glamorous or often talked about. It’s sometimes known as the “fog of suffering” as author Kate Bowler describes it.  It’s

It’s not often that I’m up during the middle of the night putting pen to paper.  But something has me here tonight. 

At some point or another in your life, the importance of forgiveness has probably been impressed on you.  And rightly so.  Living

Prayer.  It’s threaded thoughout the Old and New Testament.  We find it documented as early as Genesis, and as late as Revelation. 

There are so many great photos popping up on social media with proud parents dropping their newly college/military/trade/work bound kids off into

No, you are not.  You are not too much. You are human. You were designed this way.  Intentionally.  Made in the image of

I think it’s probably safe to say that we’ve all had an occasional pity party for ourselves.  I’ve definitely had one a

In my last blog post, I talked about the collision of sin and truth within our culture.  We live in a time

My husband has told me that I am gifted with discernment and have a fervor for making wrong things right.  He is

The perks of leadership are often far more appealing than the actual responsibilities of the position. How many times have you agreed

At the risk of being criticized by some of my Christian friends, I am broaching this topic because, well, it’s been so

By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for

The joy of a relationship marked by unity is so sweet.   The joy of a family relationship marked by unity is even

An evaluation of my physical health is always front and center at the New Year, in large part because I am exiting

Christmas.  It seems like it begins earlier and earlier every year.  Nonetheless, it is my favorite time of year to celebrate.  With

In the last six weeks, it has been all around me.  Not just the old, but in the young and vibrant too. 

What a privilege we have to live in a country where we have a voice with our vote.  Our US democracy offers

The attitude indicator on an aircraft is a flight instrument that informs the pilot of the aircraft’s orientation relative to the earth’s

It is grape harvest time in the Finger Lakes of New York State right now, and my husband and staff are very

Behold, like the clay in the potter’s hand, so are you in my hand, O house of Israel. Jeremiah 18:6 If you

My best writing always seems to take place when I write from the place I’m currently seated, putting my heart to paper. 

Do you ever feel utterly amazed in the ways that you routinely fall short?  We all have our own personal battles. Most

Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done

Gender identity is one of the most hotly debated trends within our current culture.  And sadly, it is just that…a trend.  It

A mentor coach of mine shared this with me during one of our recent zoom sessions. It resonated deeply with me. This

I’m sitting here in Wegmans Cafe with my iPad cracked open to do some writing.  I don’t know where to start today. 

What comes to mind when you think of a midlife crisis? Maybe it’s the forty something guy next door who splurges on

He is not here, for He has risen. Matthew 28:6 The impact of this event was so significant that it changed the

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.  He makes me lie down in green pastures.  He leads me beside still

I’m loyal to a fault.  Walking away from something I give my whole heart to is extremely difficult for me.  Especially relationships. 

For Christmas, my husband and I installed a new fireplace in our family room.  Our original fireplace had been unusable for the

We’ve been studying Exodus, Leviticus and Numbers in our women’s bible study this year.  At first glance I wasn’t the least bit

A new year.  A new beginning.  A time to reflect on the past and look ahead to the future.  What worked, and

My family and I spend endless winter days snow skiing.  Our kids have all been on skis since they were little.  It

This might be my favorite song for the Christmas season.  “Seasons,” by Hillsong Worship, was recorded for their Christmas album “The Peace Project.”

I recently heard the well-known psychologist and leadership expert Dr. Henry Cloud say: Don’t count your critics, weigh them. Whoa.  Lightbulb moment. 

Every November, we host a work luncheon for our employees.  Grape harvest has come to a close and it is a way

For years, my mother had The Serenity Prayer hung in our home.  I can remember it vividly as a child.  I can

In 1776, Thomas Jefferson is credited with being the first founding father to refer to our newly formed nation as the United States of

So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and

Three weeks to go and my oldest son, Jake, will be uprooted and reestablishing himself at college.  Graduation came quickly, and the

One of my favorite books in the Bible is James.  He is straight forward and to the point.   There is no vagueness. 

What woman doesn’t love diamonds?!  Last Christmas, my husband gave me a gorgeous pair of one carat diamond solitaire earrings. They are

Rainbows.  They are everywhere this month.  As I walked through the mall last week, store fronts without some variation of the rainbow

Last week’s leaked draft of the Supreme Court opinion that could overturn Roe v Wade has the abortion debate reenergized.  It’s no

I’ve had the privilege of being the mother to four beautiful children.  I’ve also had the privilege of having been raised by

I’ve been away for two days traveling.  It’s Friday.  The week was LONG.  I feel tired.  Physically and mentally spent.  It’s just