Does it Ever Get Easier?

I keep waiting for it to get easier.  Certainly, some of these things should be easier by now, right? None of what was “hard” was out of the ordinary. For example, I got back to exercising this week.  Certainly, it wouldn’t be hard to get back to this?  It’s an hour or so, of walking …

Meditation for All

I was introduced to meditation in my 7th grade Confirmation Class. And, while it took me till much later to develop a daily practice, meditation is a cornerstone of my spiritual life. Why? It helps me slow down. It helps me reflect. It enables me to put things in perspective. And most importantly, it helps …

Thoughts on General Conference Dear Valencia UMC Friends – We are part of the United Methodist Church – a worldwide denomination that meets regularly to discuss issues that matter to its members and to the mission of Christ.   The issue of human sexuality continues to be a place for thoughtful conversation and on February …

What I Love About Advent

I was a grinch in my former life.  I had trouble getting into the Christmas spirit.  I think it was mostly because I had such unrealistic expectations of it all.  This year I have been focusing on the Infinite Hope as I preach during the advent season.  What a great theme!  This came from a …

Rooted: Unity not Uniformity

I was blessed to grow up in a family that valued disagreements.  We didn’t see things the same and my parent’s cultivated our individuality.  Our dinner conversations were a mixture of theological, political and baseball debates.  I loved it. So I was surprised to learn that not all families did this free-for-all family dinner debate.  …

I Want To See Where I Can Take This Life

Today I am finishing a week of vacation.  It was awesome.  I hung out with my husband and son in one of my favorite little towns, Paso Robles, CA.  I love the houses, the town square, the great food and wine and cute shops.  It is a walkable, pretty town and the area has a …