encouragement

  • LOVE YOU, MOM

    When it comes to mothers worth celebrating (as we are prompted to do on the second Sunday of every May), I am bountifully blessed.  Due to several curious twists and turns along life’s road, I have hit the proverbial Maternal Motherlode.… Continue reading

  • Silent Encouragement

    One ritual that must be observed as part of any visit to the town of Pacific City, Oregon is The Climb. That is, The Climb to the top of the giant sand dune at Cape Kiwanda (pictured here). I have done it several times… Continue reading

  • Someone to believe

    “Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you, I will give people in exchange for you, nations in exchange for your life.” Isaiah 43:4, NRSV If you know the name George Catlett Marshall, you know him… Continue reading

  • Celebrating Women in Ministry

    From watching the TODAY Show this morning, I learned that today – October 11 – is the International Day of the Girl. Seems like something I should have known already. I hope you won’t take offense at being called girls,… Continue reading