The Church Going

Recently the call to worship at the church I attended included the words “We do not go to church, we … More

On Voting When You Don’t Believe In Any of Them

We vote the primaries in North Carolina on March 15. I dread it. I have no more idea of who … More

When They’re "Just Not That Into You"

Prologue – There are some things in my life that are incredibly difficult to write about, but these days I … More

I Love Me!

“I am what I am. I love me! And I don’t mean that egotistically – I love that God has … More

I Love Mercy

“God’s mercy can make even the driest land become a garden, can restore life to dry bones (Ez 37:1-14). … … More

I Love Freefalling

I’m scared of heights. Really, really scared. Even standing on a chair makes me feel wobbly and awkward. For some … More

I Love Valentines That Come to Life

“You can give without loving, but you can never love without giving.” Robert Louis Stevenson “Let us not be satisfied … More

I Love the Unknown

I love the unknown. Some of you who know me well are raising your eyebrows. I know. I am the … More

I Love Truthtellers

“Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle which fits them all.” Edmund Burke “Never be afraid to … More

I Love Being A Godmother

“But the world is full of zanies and fools, who don’t believe in sensible rules, and won’t believe what sensible … More

What I Want For "My Guys"

I figured since I directed my last blog to the girls in my life (though it is mostly applicable to … More

What I Want For "My Girls"

My great-niece Karys and I went to see the latest Star Wars movie this weekend. We liked it….well, except for … More

Perfect Me 2016

GI’ve been thinking a lot about new year’s resolutions lately – which means tearing myself apart and making lists of … More

The Feeling of Christmas

“City sidewalks, busy sidewalks dressed in holiday style, in the air there’s a feeling of Christmas…” Oh, Silver Bells! Most … More

More Than Just Opening the Door

I hung out with my brother Scott last week. I enjoy all of my siblings, so spending time with them … More

The Happy Holidays Drinking Game

  If I came up to you today and said “Happy Birthday”, but it’s not your birthday, you’d probably feel … More

Singing Thankful

I love the songs and hymns we sang when I was growing up….they create a tapestry that weaves through my history … More

A Story In Iredell County

I love Iredell county. I do. I could live anywhere in the world…and those who know me know I would … More

Soul Salve

A “friend” misrepresented themself to me recently. That’s when they don’t lie to you outright, but they lead you to … More

Remembering the Saints

So they celebrated All Saints Day at church today.  I don’t recall having done that before. Not to say I … More

The Car Buying Journey Begins

On my list of “least favorite things to do” is buying a car. Ugh! I hate it so much. I … More

Locked Out

The great news is that finally I got rid of my wretched Blackberry work phone and moved to an iPhone … More

The Release

UT I was talking to a guy at work the other day. Not someone who works for my company, but … More

Imperfectly Perfect

Truth is, as a single person I may be a bit hard on you partnered folk. I get frustrated sometimes … More

The Challenge – Day 7

Nancy Krehbiel has been my friend since I was in my early 20s (when we were roommates). Since she is … More

The Challenge – Day 6

Yes….still working in that challenge Nancy Krehbiel gave me to share a Bible verse that is meaningful to me for … More

The Challenge – Day 5

And it is Day 5 in my challenge by Nancy Krehbiel to share a meaningful verse for seven days. In … More

The Challenge – Day 3

And it is Day 3 of Nancy Krehbiel’s challenge to me to share a Bible verse that is meaningful to … More

The Challenge – Day 2

My friend Nancy challenged me to 7 days of sharing a Bible verse (or verses) that are meaningful to me. … More

The Challenge – Day 1

So if my friend Nancy got the challenge right (she was challenged by someone in French), for seven days I … More

The Inner Mirror

The dilemma. It’s raining, I didn’t plan for it, and while I have an umbrella in the car (one that … More