Finding Faith

To follow faith you first have to Find Faith. It’s the seeking, the praying, the patience. I’ve been learning this as I’ve developed and deepened my faith, being dedicated over the last several years, a late bloomer. And like any relationship, it...

A Prayer Walk- Coming Together.

Last August I went on my first prayer walk. It was with the Linwood YMCA, located on Kansas City’s east side, where I serve on their community board. The purpose was to pray for the start of the school children during all the community violence. And I meet Gem,...

Shadow Cross 

I came across this shadow three weeks ago. I was out for my usual walk route, but went a different time of day with a slight variation on the way back and there it was. Since this sighting, I’ve been by this section often, looking at this spot— and no image, not even...

A Gift – One More Photo.

Over the last year I’ve wished often I had more photos of my sweet Jean. When someone passes, all you have is what you got – in the tangible sense. Yes, that is pretty straight forward. You don’t get more photo opportunities. Even so, it didn’t make my want go...

The Value of TAKING Time

Last week I took a vacation with my family-mom, dad, sister and her family. The small Bretall crew. A first as adults for us to go away together. It doesn’t have to be in the form of “vacation,” it is just spending time together. The action being the...

Made For You.

Have you ever known when something was made for you? It’s there waiting. For You. The timing could be years building or in an instant. It’s for you to see it, grasp it, and take it. Makes me think of an image of a paraglider, you catch the flight ride,...