The Full Cup

If I am thrashing things around in my head—creativity stops! Gardening has become a time for me to rest.  When I begin to work among my plants, I find that I don’t think so much and can let my mind … Read More

Early in 2019, I attended a seminar put on by You Are Worthy which focused on hearing from God for the New Year. During a painting exercise, we were asked to listen to His voice and see what His plans … Read More

Have you ever stumbled across something with a sign on it that said “FREE”? And, if so, did you stop and take it home? No shame in saying yes. I mean, one of my mottos is, if it’s free, it’s … Read More

I was complaining and bitter in my teenage years about my ‘lack of talent’, as I called it. I knew people that had so much talent it just oozed out of them.  It seemed I had been passed over and … Read More

I stumbled across a concept some time ago that has had a great impact on my relationships – so I began sharing it with women at You Are Worthy, as well as with my many team members on mission trips, … Read More

It is important to carve out time to be creative.  You may need to give yourself permission to set aside time for your creative side, whatever form that takes.  People that make a living through their gifts know this. If … Read More

Several days ago I heard a saying that I cannot get out of my mind. So the best thing to do is…share it! “Serve from your saucer!” What?? How can this be right? This was my first reaction – and … Read More

A few months ago, I had the opportunity to face a giant in my life – fear of water. This fear comes from 3 major occasions in my history that were near-death experiences – all in water. As a child, … Read More

“Are your actions aligned with the person you want to be?” I opened a book today, and this question jumped off the page at me. It seemed to stare back at me with that intense squint-eyed look of challenge. “Are … Read More

I have a “journal prompts” book that I sometimes thumb through.  I was sitting in my office feeling discombobulated with too many decisions, too many meetings, and too many conflicting emotions. So as I was needing a distraction, I picked … Read More