Those who have a strong sense of love and belonging have the courage to be imperfect. Brené Brown
Desert
Voices from the Wilderness
When there are no words I can muster...this! "Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths, or the turning inwards in prayer for five short minutes." —Etty Hillesum Shalom
Transitions
Oh, the layers and layers of transition in this photo. Many sunrises and sunsets here in the Valley of the Sun generate these same shadows. My iPhone camera is handy but cannot capture the images as does this wonderful photo. Every transition comes with a learning curve. Some of those curves seem more like … Continue reading Transitions
Lent 2016: It’s Not My Turn
Deep Roots: Sunday There will be days when all is clear and true; when you can be fully present, a beacon for others on the path. There will be other days when all you can do is breathe. Don't turn the blame horn on, just keep breathing: it's someone else's turn to light the way. … Continue reading Lent 2016: It’s Not My Turn
Lent 2016: Do Your Own Good
It's the first Sunday of Lent. Words like wilderness, adversary, temptations, and forty days populate the texts about Jesus' time in that wilderness. Today, several quotes on temptation. Along the way, the temptation to do the wrong good is one of the greatest gifts you can receive, as it continually challenges you to discern between … Continue reading Lent 2016: Do Your Own Good
The Edge 