As we approach the second half of 2021, I find myself at a mental crossroads. I attribute some of this to celebrating a milestone birthday in August and coming to terms with the symbolism of this milestone year but I believe the upheaval and uncertainty of 2020 have also played a significant role. I will ... read more >
Spring is the season of awakening, new birth, and the reminder that summer is coming!! As fresh produce comes in season, we exchange heavy soups and stews for Salads and Fresh Fruit. Allergies flare-up in the springtime and in addition to antihistamines, water is going to be your best friend! Skincare switches from heavier oils ... read more >
Our world is noisy. I get to a point where I have to withdraw to the wilderness and disappear. I don't want to hear another word. I don't want another distraction. I want peace and I want stillness. These words from Maria Shriver resonate strongly with me: Some weeks nothing comes to mind, no matter ... read more >
Fiction The Bright Side of Going Dark, Kelly Harms Needful Things, Stephen King Love Story, Erich Segal Valley of the Dolls, Jacqueline Susann The Testaments, Margaret Atwood Beach Read, Emily Henry Followers, Megan Angelo The Chanel Sisters, Non-Fiction King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror, and Heroism in Colonial Africa, Adam Hochschild 12 Rules ... read more >
Every January I take at least 21 Days off of Social Media in order to detox, get focused, and stop the noise. I did well up until January 6 when insurrectionists stormed our Nation's Capitol killing 5 people and threatening lawmakers including Vice President Mike Pence. I just could not stay off of Social Media ... read more >
March 2021: There is a light at the end of the tunnel This past week our pastor announced that the church would be reopening in April at 25% capacity. He was SO excited to announce it to the congregation and I was SO excited to hear it at home. After an entire year of not ... read more >
What is The Daniel Fast? One of the Spiritual Disciplines for Christians is Fasting. Biblically Fasting is abstaining from food and using that time to remind us of our dependence on the Lord for our strength, practice self-denial, resisting the flesh, and to act as a catalyst for our prayers. In the Book of Daniel, ... read more >
I've shied away from asking people what their goals are for this year because I think everybody's goal is the same: Stay healthy and Stay Sane. I was listening to one of my favorite authors, Mark Batterson (okay he pastors my church family on the East Coast) and he's written a new book called Win ... read more >
Disclaimer: I live in San Francisco so I don't really think we can claim to have a real winter. The bottom photo is more of an accurate description of San Francisco Winters. Sorry to my friends on the East Coast and Middle of the Country. When it gets below 55 degrees here, it is too ... read more >
There's a post making the rounds on social media that says: If you don't come out of this quarantine with a new skill, Your side hustle started, and more knowledgeYou never lacked timeYou lacked discipline Friends, this is stupid. For Pete's Sake this is a Pandemic! It's not a vacation. We are experiencing a once every ... read more >