Inspire: Books

Post #1 in my year-long goal to once a month blog a list of important or inspirational things in my life: As far back as I can remember, I have loved to read.  Books have always been an important part of my life. They have spurred my imagination, challenged my norms, inspired actions, and played …

Wrestling With Marriage

I started writing this about two weeks ago as author and pastor, Rob Bell, came out in support of homosexual marriage. (Read about it here.) Then this week the US Supreme Court considered the same issue - and boy, oh boy, did social media ever blow up.  Pink equal signs popped up all over Facebook …

Room to Wrestle

There are times when I feel like a black sheep...or more like a black sheep wrestler.  You could call me Mutton Chops. I feel this way not because I am a self gratifying, wild living, fast and furious rebel - but because I struggle with what I believe.  I have an ongoing conflict between my …

Dry and Secure

Our youngest daughter  is the most caring, genuine, sincere, humble, hilarious, and sweet girl you could ever hope for. She is creative, artistic and starting to display a strong musical ability. To me she is just about perfect. And yet sometimes I wonder how she sees herself. At times she displays a lack of confidence in …