Just Gather The Stories
When I’m with new people, I love to just gather the stories. I’ve learned to say, “I bet you have a great story about that” based on whatever they’ve just shared. And guess what? They do! They really do! If you say, “I’d love to hear that story!” and then really listen, you’ll find a […]
When You’re Not in Your Physical Place
Physical spaces matter so much to me. I’m a homebody. I love my things. There’s nothing quite like my own bed, my own bathroom, my own kitchen. I love the sights, sounds, and smells of home. But what if your physical space changes or if you cannot be in that location when you wish? I’m […]
Speaking to My Campers 25 Years Later
They grew up. So did I!
Every Day a Fresh Start
God gave us mornings. He didn’t have to. Think about it: God decided to create us with the need to sleep, and He created a sun to set and a moon to rise and then a sun to waken us with a new morning. It’s a fresh resurrection every day of our lives. It’s a […]
By Day, By Night
I love the simplicity of Psalm 42:8: “By day the Lord directs his love, at night his song is with me—a prayer to the God of my life.” It’s wonderful to think of God directing His love like a great orchestra conductor or like someone sending orders out to dispense love everywhere it’s needed. But […]
That One Friend
I reunited with an old friend this past weekend at the Greystone 100th anniversary reunion. This friend is the one who gave me the very same green Bible that I read every morning of my life. She left it on my cabin bunk in 1994 with my name embossed in gold and a note inscribed […]
A Time for Silence
I talked so much this weekend that I’ve lost my voice! (Or it might be allergies!) I realize the blessing in it. After a time of reconnecting with so many treasured friends in a truly treasured location of Camp Greystone, it’s time to reflect. A little silence is good. I turn off the radio and […]
Like Old Times
I’m at the Camp Greystone reunion, and it feels just the same. Pictures forthcoming! We’re not supposed to use technology, but I could not miss reflecting on this day. Sometimes, you return to where you’ve been. You meet yourself again—the girl you were and the one you were becoming. You let her catch up to […]
One Way to Ease Your Insecurity
This weekend, I return to Camp Greystone for the 100th year celebration of the founding of camp. I served as a counselor at Greystone from 1994-1999, so this reunion gathers together friends of mine I haven’t seen in 25 years. Do you find yourself nervous to go to reunions? Most people I’ve talked to go […]
In Over Your Head
I’ve shared this quote from David Bowie as recorded in a Rolling Stone article about Harry Styles. Apparently, David Bowie said this to Harry as his career launched: “If you feel safe in the area that you’re working in, you’re not working in the right area. Always go a little further into the water than […]