Choking My Inner Pharisee

For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:20 Welcome, friends. Because I call you friend, I need to give you a fair warning. The post you are about to read may offend you. So, ifContinue reading “Choking My Inner Pharisee”

The Elephant and Me (That’s Just Gross)

Q: How do you eat an elephant?  A: One bite at a time. But really, that’s just gross. Some days I open up my mouth and surprise myself. Really. Sadly, it’s not always because what came out was brilliant or anything. Usually, it is more revealing. Although I have stood on a stage in aContinue reading “The Elephant and Me (That’s Just Gross)”

His Mercies: A Birthday Prayer

Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” The Lord is good toContinue reading “His Mercies: A Birthday Prayer”

Too Many Lives I Have Lived (Part 1)

I have been called many things in my life, but one that rings truest to me is the one a client spoke to me one day during our session. As I put her through her moves at the gym where I was working at the time, she turned to me thoughtfully and said  “You are anContinue reading “Too Many Lives I Have Lived (Part 1)”