Show Up: The Gift of Presence

“Thank you so much for your kindness and friendship during a sad time in our lives.” I found these words in a note I received recently from a couple who has definitely experienced great sadness this year. Now, I would tell you I didn’t do anything special. I didn’t do anything extraordinary for or with these people. And that is […]

Retreat!

Sometimes you need to unplug. Sometimes you need to get away. Sometimes you need to withdraw, change-it-up, get out-of-town. Here are a few highlights of my recent journey to parts elsewhere… Enjoying milkshakes with Grandparents. Starting a snow ball fight at a rest stop. Pulling off to pose for pictures at mountains and canyons. Sampling Alien Jerky. […]

Why I Got Out Of Bed Today

If you see me around the church wearing a suit, there’s a good chance I’m heading to a funeral or a wedding. Perhaps you attend a church or know a pastor who customarily wears a suit. This is not my practice. So if you see the suit, I’m in marrying or burying mode. This past few weeks […]