Renee is a well-educated physician who had everything she wanted in life. She had a long-term monogamous relationship with her lesbian partner, a son, a house, an accepting family and a great church. But, something was missing. Despite having all these things she had no peace. And, she didn’t know why. She found herself sitting [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Encouragement’
December 5, 2008
Hope: Sharing My Story at FCC
Last weekend I was invited by pastor and friend, Andy Lewis, of Faith Community Church to share part of my story with the congregation. Another friend, Dana Orlando, also shared. The topic was how to find hope in the midst of painful life circumstances. Andy interviewed Dana and me about difficulties we have gone through and how [...]
May 23, 2008
Letter To A Friend
As I was cleaning out my file cabinet, I came across copies of old letters I had sent a friend who was going through a difficult time. She was struggling to hold onto her faith and pursue God even though it meant making difficult decisions and sacrifices. Below is a letter that is a conglomeration [...]
December 20, 2007
O Holy Night
Long lay the world in sin . . .
Till He appeared . . .
A thrill of hope!
And in His Name all oppression shall cease . . .
Christ is the Lord!
Have you ever stopped to contemplate the song O Holy Night? Its one of those carols I usually sing automatically, my lips forming the verses on [...]
December 10, 2007
Joy, Joy, Joy
Dear Everybody,
Merry Christmas! I hope this blog post finds you all well. Perhaps, some of you are traveling to see loved ones as I am. My family, including aunt, uncle and cousins, all migrated to the Denver and Colorado Springs areas; so that’s where I’m headed in two weeks. Last year, I missed Christmas [...]
November 4, 2007
Real Life Faith
Recently, a local church asked me to contribute to a devotional booklet they are using for their fall focus on faith. I was given Genesis 16:1-16 to work with. This is the story of Abram, Sarai and Hagar all trying to get along and figure out how they fit into the promises of God. Ten years have [...]
September 4, 2007
Wilderness Wait
I wrote “Wilderness Wait” a few years ago as part of a class assignment. It captures some of the feelings and thoughts I have had over the years on the Christian journey, portrayed in the context of the Israelite exodus. Keep in mind as you read it that I have no clue about proper poetry [...]
August 24, 2007
How Do We Go On?
I feel apathetic toward Scripture and worship. I feel numb toward God. I know he’s there and loves me, but I feel like I’m standing on the edge of falling, and I have no energy to move away from that edge. My fire is gone, and I’m burned out. I find myself trying to satisfy [...]
June 14, 2007
When I Am Weak
Joni Eareckson Tada is in town this week. She is hanging out at Mission Springs Conference Center for a “Joni and Friends” family retreat. She also spoke at nearby Twin Lakes Church on Tuesday evening. Next month marks Joni’s 40th anniversary in a wheelchair after a diving accident, at 17, left her a quadriplegic. That’s [...]
