“A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write, if he is to be ultimately at peace with himself. What one can be, one must be.” -Abraham Maslow What I love about this quote not the conviction for me as a musician, artist or poet, but what the words mean for … Read more

“Joy is the echo of God’s life within us.” –Joseph Marmion Awesome words to greet me this morning, especially since yesterday’s message from the pulpit was also about JOY. The reason I titled today’s post as I did is because I need to always remind myself that being joyful is a decision I can choose. … Read more

“If I had my life to live over, I would start barefoot earlier in the spring and stay that way later in the fall. I would go to more dances. I would ride more merry-go-rounds. I would pick more daisies.” –Nadine Stair I could try to tell you I am content with what I have, … Read more

“God has not called me to be successful. He called me to be faithful.” –Teresa of Calcutta This puts so many things in perspective I don’t know where to start. Whether it is in my marriage or any other relationship. Whether it is in my vocation, or my hobby. Whether it is in my walk … Read more