Flawed, Fallible, Forgiven: Interview with Michelle DeRusha, Author of Spiritual Misfit

 Michelle DeRusha is my friend and heart-sister and today she offers her book, Spiritual Misfit, to the world. You know, I try not to be bossy, but you need to buy this book.  Michelle and I talked recently about her book, her world, and stuff. 1.”Spiritual Misfit” is an interesting concept. Can you say more about that? […]


And The Oscar Goes To . . .

Best Impersonation of His Own Jack o’Lantern: Cadence James, 2012. It’s a big deal to somebody.  When I moved to Los Angeles to attend UCLA, I discovered that movies were A.Big.Deal. My fellow students talked about movies. The Los Angeles Times ran stories about movies. Broadcast news covered movies. I finally figured out that while I had […]


Weekend Reflection: Look Up

Little Ones Always Look Up. Daphne Kate. December, 2013. Lift up your eyes on high And see who has created these stars, The One who leads forth their host by number, He calls them all by name; Because of the greatness of His might and the strength of His power, Not one of them is missing. Isaiah 40:26 (NASB) It’s the weekend. […]


One Word: Present

Sawyer, Focused. Yona, Guam: December 25, 2013. Farewell, Plan Q I’m known for my efficiency. People sometimes use words like “organized” and “strategic” to describe me.  They’re right. I’m good at juggling family, career, writing–all of it. And it costs me dearly. I’m always thinking two steps ahead, conjuring a contingency plan. If Plan A washes out, […]


Resolved to Broaden Your Horizons? Here’s Help

Guam in Winter New Year, New You?  I’m easing back into my “real life” after visiting my daughter and her family over Christmas. On Guam. I enjoyed the slower pace that results from honoring small childrens’ napping requirements. Or maybe it’s the parents of small children who require the children to nap. I luxuriated  in […]