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The Holidays can be mixed blessings for people. Some may experience loneliness. Others may struggle with family drama. Health issues. Not enough money. Toxic relationships.  These all can disturb our peace.   Jesus told us we would have sufferings in this life. AND we can also have peace in the midst of it. The Apostle Paul tells us we can let go of our worries and anxious thoughts. How?  By dwelling on what is true, beautiful, trustworthy, and expressing gratitude for what w

A definition of hope is “To cherish a desire with anticipation.”   I cherish my family and community. I cherish my times with God at the beach. And I cherish serving Christ with my talents he has given me.   I cherish traveling. For years, we took trips to Disneyland at Christmas time. My daughters anticipated going with excitement. I truly enjoyed it, too. Above is a picture of Small World all decked in lights. Gazing at the lights made the fifty-minute line seem like five m

G … Give thanks every day, including for all the small things in life.           I was swimming in the ocean the other day, in my new full-length wetsuit.  This was the first time in my life that I swam in our ocean here in San Diego in November.  My new swim wet suit has opened a door for me.           I felt a deep sense of gratitude to God for food and for my health. So many people are hungry, while others I know are suffering physically.  Although there were a few surfers

The Flower Fields in Carlsbad, California Luke 7: 18-22, 28.    18 Then John’s disciples informed him about all these things.  19 So John called two of his disciples and sent them to ask the Lord, “Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?” 20 When the men came to Jesus, they said, “John the Baptist sent us to ask, ‘Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?’ ” 21 At that very hour Jesus healed many people of their diseases

I was invited to write an article for a newsletter published by Center for Spiritual Development, a Ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange in Orange, CA. The topic requested was a reflection on being the beloved of God. I would like to share it with you.   God not only loves you, he delights in you! Scripture tells us that we are created in his image, knit together in the womb, fearfully and wonderfully made, and nothing can separate us from his love.   Sadly, many p

A week before Not Alone Group started, five women signed up. I was feeling grateful and happy.  Then two days later, two dropped and one...

Have you seen the movie The Sound of Metal?   As a retired Audiologist, and now Spiritual Director, I could relate to this movie in...

Florida is full of natural springs that are crystal clear. Here I am at Kelly Park in Apopka, Florida, about 30 miles north of Orlando....

Today is my husband’s birthday. We have been married for 39 years.  Through the peaceful still waters and challenging raging rapids, we...

I think the assassination of Charlie Kirk was evil.   To be honest with you, I did not know who he was until this happened. Possibly...

I just watched the news that showed the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein. I had seen a Netflix documentary before about him and the evil he...

Earlier this year, I traveled to the Solomon Islands. The smaller islands are sparsely populated with friendly natives who live there. ...

I am amazed by what God has created in our world.   Last year, I traveled to Croatia.  When the boat pulled up to Red Rock in Hvar, my...

Author Unknown Last week, I blogged about desires. We all have them. God puts healthy desires into our hearts, which draw us closer to...

Lake Desire, Renton, Washington My family and I just returned from Lake Desire in Renton, Washington. We went to visit my sister and her...

Sandy, Kim, and Craig I admire my late sister, Sandy and her best friend, Kim. They were on opposite sides of the political fence. Kim, a...

I feel so much peace and joy in nature.   I am fortunate to live near the ocean. Watching the sunset, pleasure slowly fills my soul....

Phil 4: 6  Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to...

There is much hostility, fear, hatred, unsettledness, worry, and anxiety going on today. Just turn on the news. Sadly, I see hatred...

Did you know that Neuroscience confirms the benefit of gratitude? This simple yet powerful daily practice can rewire those negative,...