Having ‘clean hands’ without compassion misses the point of the gospel. After being invited into the home of a Pharisee to dine, Jesus made a choice. He knew that He was offending the Pharisee by not doing the ritual washing before a meal, and He […]
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That All May Go Well
How does it feel when you start something new? I’m feeling nervous, excited, and eager to get started on a new adventure. In the gym’s fitness office, there are three files in my tray. Three women at the start of their fitness journey. As I […]
Touching the Fringe
For twelve years she lived her life touching the fringe of society, unseen, untouchable, and out of options. And there was a woman who had had a discharge of blood for twelve years, and though she had spent all her living on physicians, she could […]
Grow Up in Every Way
The other day at the gym, a woman walked up to me and said, “Your arms are so big. How long have you been doing this?” I told her 13 years. She started counting on her fingers, tilting her head back and forth, then proudly […]
Perplexed
There are moments in life when clarity disappears, insight is not forthcoming, and wisdom is nowhere to be found. As I write this, I’m feeling overwhelmed by things that I don’t understand. In times when the path ahead feels uncertain, and our hearts sit in […]
An Invitation to Live in Awe
I believe there is a sacred invitation woven into everyday life, an invitation to live in awe. Not just on mountaintops or in life’s biggest moments, but right where we are, in the ordinary. I find it there often. As an older athlete and a […]
Consider Your Relative: Learning Faith from Elizabeth
When the angel told Mary, “Consider your relative Elizabeth,” it was more than reassurance. It was an invitation to reflect. There is much to glean from considering Elizabeth’s life. Hers is a life that embodies the kind of faith that produces deep inner calm, the […]
Keep us Safe
Temptation is something we all face, whether we admit it or not. For me, it often appears in ordinary moments, when I’m tired, frustrated, or stretched beyond my allotment of grace. I’ve had days where the wrong attitude came too quickly. Days when the patience […]
As We Forgive
I want to be forgiven for all that I’ve done. The words misspoken, the impulsive actions, the lack of compassion when I’m under stress. But if I’m honest, I’m not always ready to forgive others. Yesterday, I started writing this post and then set it […]
Roots Tell the Truth
My steps are slow, unhurried, giving space for my prayers. On these walks, I find myself looking down more than ahead. Noticing the roots of trees that push through the soil, exposed and twisting, searching the earth for nourishment. Roots tell the truth. They reveal […]