This weekend my daughter, her best friend and I hiked through Ute Valley Park(hiking trail on the west side of Colorado Springs). Just us three girls. The views were incredible. Pine trees and aspens and scrub oak. White sandy trails, grassy fields, rock formations, and the beauty of Pikes Peak in the background. Even though we were Continue Reading
More Shame Uncovered and Laid to Rest
Have you ever had a moment when someone says something that breaks and heals your heart all at the same time? This past weekend I attended my first writer's conference in four years. I still cannot believe it's been four years since I put my writing career on hold. Wow, time moves even when I stand still. While I was there I saw a dear friend of Continue Reading
Interviewed at Living Joyfully Free with Lisa Buffaloe
Recently I had the privilege of being interviewed on Lisa Buffaloe's Living Joyfully Free radio ministry. What a joy I had talking to Lisa. Lisa and I have been blogging friends for a while now. She's a doll. Such a tender heart. Such a love for God and his people. I hope to meet her face to face one day. She has quite a testimony herself. I will Continue Reading
Pride and Prejudice
No, I am not writing a post about the novel by Jane Austin, Pride or Prejudice. Actually I've never read the book. I'm writing to confess my pride and prejudice. What I thought was humility is actually just pride, pure and simple. Who knew I had prejudice in heart? The dictionary describes prejudice as "an opinion formed beforehand, esp an Continue Reading
Joni Eareckson Tada – Video – Lessons from Cancer
Are you familiar with Joni Eareckson Tada? She became a quadriplegic after a diving accident at age 17. Her story is a powerful testimony of how God can use someone's suffering for good. Years ago I read her life story in her book Joni. I have no perspective on this kind of physical suffering. Here is a video Joni made about her Continue Reading
October Baby 2011 – Movie
The movie October Baby 2011 starts today in selected theaters nationwide. I plan to see it again with my family since it's spring break in Colorado. Last month I saw the screening of October Baby and loved it. This movie is powerful, healing and redemptive. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to see "life" from a new perspective. And as a Continue Reading