A few years ago, a local assemblywoman’s “people” contacted me to teach a workshop at her first ever Northern California Women’s Conference. As you can imagine, I was thrilled. How could I say no to that? For those of you not from California, there’s a distinct difference between the north and south out here. Former California First Lady, Maria … [Read more...]
The Winter Woman – How Old is Old?
My car radio was on while I ran errands—white noise to keep me company as I crossed off each line on my to-do list. The broadcaster’s question caught my attention. “A recent survey asked women what age they considered officially old. Stay tuned and find out exactly how old, old is.” Of course I’ll stay tuned. I thought. My forty-fifth … [Read more...]
Be Still in 2013
"Be still." If I had a nickel for each time I told my four children those two words I'd be typing this from my beachfront home in Maui. Funny how these are the very words God tells us, his own kids in Psalm 46:10. He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” When our … [Read more...]
Holy Hibernation
Our pastor shared on Sunday that he’s taking a sabbatical. After fifteen years at the pulpit, he and his wife believe it’s time for a few months of much needed rest. There are some who’d disagree with this decision. “Take a sabbatical? Really?” “Pastors don’t take time off.” Why not? God did. I’ll admit, when I heard the announcement I … [Read more...]
Perspective-People
Cheryl lost her husband this year after a tragic car accident. After almost thirty years of marriage, she now sits without him in church on Sundays. It physically pains me to see her sitting with her teenage son and without her other half. Elaine was diagnosed with breast cancer this summer. A brilliant author-speaker and mother of four, … [Read more...]
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