Today is April 7, and we are headed home. I recommend using private drivers to the airport. They are reliable, and you can book ahead of time. I use Booking.com to hire my drivers; if I used AirBnb, they have that option, too. Check with the hotel or host of your place. The cost is…
Category: Soul Work
Finding Joy in Quiet Connections
I needed to take a moment. I’m finding a place to write about the longings and small, meaningful interactions that happen in your busy day. A Love That Lives in the Small Moments The melody drifts through the room, soft and familiar, Carol King’s “Home Again” playing from a speaker nearby. My memory stretches back,…
Because He Lives: Finding Joy and Purpose in Life
“Because He Lives” – A Resurrection Sunday Reflection Resurrection Sunday is the day we pause to celebrate the victory of life over death, hope over despair, and love over sin. This morning, my heart swelled as we prepared to sing the cherished hymn “Because He Lives.” The familiar melody and timeless words have been a…
Walking in Sunshine: A Poetic Tribute to Faith
My father, Tom Lloyd, wrote this poem. WALKING IN SUNSHINE Walking in sunshine That’s sent from above. Happiness is mine Because of His love. My heart is singing, Oh, the joy that’s mine. Glory bells are ringing, Walking in sunshine. My Lord’s beside me, He has hold of my hand. I know he’ll guide me…
Birds sing dawn will come
Words familiar still Live deep within not followed Birds sing dawn will come (Haiku, by Anna Hebb, 3/2/2025) I was in elementary school when my English teacher taught me how to write a haiku. At a young age, I loved the ability to express my emotions in a 5-7-5 rhythm. I still see the construction…
An abundant Christmas!
Christmas this year was filled with incredible moments of togetherness and healing. I started the season off decorating early because of a work trip. With work travel and a trip to New York on the first of January, my body and mind said, “Simple joys.” We decorated with our favorites and even purchased a new…
Making a Manger
Parish and I want to share the specifications for making a manger, whether for any gatherings you may have or for spending time with children and grandchildren. When our children were young, Parish was involved with Noble Warriors, an organization that hosted workshops for dads and their kids to create mangers. This experience was truly…
Reach for His Healing Wings
In the profound finale of Malachi in the Old Testament, we find an echo that reverberates through centuries—the promise of healing and hope embedded in God’s words. Chapter 4 speaks to a time of waiting, 400 years of silence from God, yet it leaves us with a powerful image: the healing in His wings. This…
Reclaiming our lives
The Good Life Project has a podcast to introduce their series on reclaiming our lives from busy and stress. The subsequent podcasts after the manifesto are a worthy listen. “When exactly did it happen? That moment… When did we stop CHOOSING our lives, and begin SURRENDERING to them. Half-living each day as a reaction to…
A King Cobra Moment
I listened to a story about a young man who grew up in Zimbabwe among the trees and animals. His family cared for the animals; on any given day, you could find snakes, spiders, and a monkey inside their home. One afternoon in the pool with his friends at 12 years old, he removed a…
ARRESTED BY GRACE 