My Mom. The Gifts.

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She is amazing. She uses her gifts to help others.  A master quilter, she’s been making masks. When at the grocery store or an errand & notices the cashier doesn’t have one, she gives her pretty homemade ones. To help another.  Giving. She uses her gifts of quilting to give…
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Interview: Everyday Faith

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https://youtu.be/uvHbw4JA1VE Interview with Michelle Robin with Small Changes, Big Shifts & Your Wellness Connection. Recently I had the pleasure of an interview with well-being champion Dr. Michelle Robin on her Rhythm & Resilience podcast series. Sharing a few thoughts for hope and healing in the context of faith. Watch the…
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It Feels So Big…

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It feels so big, and me so small. This idea / goal / dream. It’s just little ‘ole me. Steps 1, 2, 3 and the hundreds other, done with trust, perseverance and discipline. That’s what faith is about, right? But now, this one seems BOLD. Well, YES, I believe and…
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Bike Religion

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I had bike religion before I found my own personal faith. Cycling was my passion. A friend called it obsession. A fine line, yes? I see now how my love of nature and being  outside, riding open roads, passing the miles with views of pastures, breathing in the seasons was…
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It’s In You

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You don’t have to go anywhere special to find what you’re looking for. I didn’t to take a vacation even though I wanted to escape. I didn’t get a new car to go somewhere. I didn’t buy a new outfit. The externals we may find retreat.  It’s just right there.…
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Pause is Preparation.

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It started right after a gallery show featured exhibition of my artwork on July 5, 2019. A creative process that left me wondering…”What’s next?” Enter a time of “Pause.” What is ”Pause?” Well, for me, it was stillness. Listening from within - an inner turning instead of an external tuning.…
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Soft Faith

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I tried soft faith. But it didn’t work.  I call it soft because it’s the kind of faith that’s lukewarm and easy. It’s when you say you are a man or woman of faith, but still act in the world of convenience and ease. You DO when it’s easy. You…
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Stay True to Your Faith

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Some people won’t understand. Some people will think your choices don’t make sense. Especially in today’s material world for what “most people” view as important. But you know….when YOUR heart is changed and you believe in faith, you gotta stay true to it. It’s being authentic to you. It’s not…
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Moving Faith

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It’s easy to get off track. You have to keep reassessing your position and your goal. Like your own GPS - “I am here.” And asking: Where is your destination? Am I getting closer? A small shift of movement doesn’t take you completely off course, but with time, a simple…
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In Plain Sight

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This is the title of my First Friday Gallery show. My photography is being featured at a gallery in the Kansas City Crossroads Arts District First Fridays on Friday, July 5, 2019! I am excited. THREE years ago this all started with a little idea to help a girl I’d…
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