Learn Something New 3 Mar 7:36 AM (last month)
What does it look like to be a learner? Recently, my daughter Sara and her five-month-old baby Annie, came to visit us. Annie was in the middle of hitting some development milestones and what a delight to behold. I I loved watching Annie’s little eyes and ears take in all the new sights and sounds at...
A Prayer for Creativity 16 Feb 5:40 AM (last month)
Creativity is evident in everyone but when you look inward, it’s easy to succumb to comparison and extinguish your creative spark because of fear or disbelief. Creativity takes courage. And sometimes courage shows up with a little encouragement. I’m wondering if you have ever had someone tell you that you are creative. I sure hope....
Creativity as a Spiritual Practice 6 Feb 1:26 PM (last month)
God is the Creator, inherently creative. And he made you in his image. So that means: you are creative. Learning to see yourself as creative is the first step in using creativity as a spiritual practice. Last week, we talked about the practice of creativity as a way to calm our anxiety and soothe our...
Creativity as an Antidote for Anxiety 22 Jan 9:30 AM (2 months ago)
In the beginning God created … God is the Creator. He is creative. He made us in his image. So our birthright is creativity. But sometimes we get in our own way and doubt the creative gifts God has given us. As well, we miss all the things God has for us because of the...
Living Each Day as Your Last 18 Dec 2024 2:32 PM (3 months ago)
How do you live each day like it’s your last? How can we manage to live each day with delight and gratitude and a big ole thankful heart? And how do we express gratitude and love to those nearest and dearest in a ‘last day’ kind of way? I will let my friend, Liz, lead...
White Light God Story 6 Dec 2024 7:34 AM (4 months ago)
You’ve probably heard about people that have had a white light kind of pre-death experience. There are some books and even movies out there that recount those kind of experiences but I’ve never talked with anyone who had one, nor did I know before this interview that my friend, Liz Benigno, had one just weeks...
On Being A Fighter (like Martha Stewart) 22 Nov 2024 3:21 PM (4 months ago)
I started The Dear Daughters Podcast way back in 2016 as a way to encourage younger women. Especially women in the midst of what I call: the ‘decade of big decisions.’ It’s the time in life when you’re finishing school, deciding on a career, getting married, starting a family. All these kinds of momental decisions...
Spinach & Mushroom Egg Casserole 19 Nov 2024 6:34 AM (4 months ago)
Time to replace your old school breakfast casserole (with bread/sausage) with this new one filled with spinach, mushrooms and cheese. Such a keeper! So delicious, so easy, and reheats in the oven or microwave beautifully. INGREDIENTS4 T butter (plus a little extra to grease baking dish) * 1 shallot, chopped * 8 ounces mushrooms, chopped * 8 ounce baby spinach * 4 cloves garlic, minced...
A Prayer to be Present 5 Nov 2024 9:09 AM (5 months ago)
A couple years ago, I wrote a letter to Thanksgiving. Kind of an apology, kind of a letter of gratitude. Kinda both. I wrote it because every single year – Thanksgiving has to share crowded space with Christmas. And in my mind they each hold such valuable space in our calendar. My little love letter...
Joy Journal & Simple Prayers 24 Oct 2024 11:19 AM (5 months ago)
Thanks, God. You are good. I’ve been living this prayer in all kinds of different ways these days. Like first thing in the morning, coffee in hand,“Hi God. Thank you for this one beautiful life you’ve given me. You are good!” And I can pray with others at the table and agree that God is so...