Man Camp: On The Fence?
I get it. I was on the fence about going to Man Camp last year and every year, really. Maybe not even on the fence, it was more of a “that is a great event for others, just not for me.” I had a lot of justifications for why it was not for me, and […]
Say Yes To God
My hands were sweaty, my heart was beating fast, and I kept thinking, Why am I doing this? Why am I stepping this far outside of my comfort zone? I was walking through Kensington’s doors for my first internship meeting. I had just come out of an eight-year season of staying at home with my […]
Sweet Corn
Immediately I felt inferior and intimidated, as I typically process and express things more from the left brain – reasoning, language, logic. But, I went ahead and grabbed the blank sheet of white paper and a few colored pencils and committed to giving it a try. Kensington staff was recently led through some teaching practices […]
Through The Eyes Of An Immigrant’s Son
I grew up in Metro Detroit unaware of many things. If you had asked me if I understood my identity or ethnicity, I would have answered, “yep, pretty much.” As I grew older, I realized how much I didn’t know (and still don’t) – that’s why I love the statement, “Leaders are Learners.” I am […]
Walking Like A Mother
This year Jaxon also said mama for the first time. And I think it’s safe to say I won’t be needing anything else for Mother’s Day this year (or ever)! Two years ago I wrote a blog to Jax, now almost-five-years-old, entitled A Letter To My First Born Son. And as I reflect on the past two years, […]
What Do You Do For Fun?
No, Really, What Do You Do For FUN? When my son was 4 years old, he delighted in people and greeted friends and strangers alike wherever we went. Although he had spoken very few words at two years old – resulting in therapy – this 4-year-old preschooler was a different child. His language skills came […]
Waiting For Easter
Good Friday is a day of deep reflection and struggle for me. After all, this day was wrought with STRUGGLE, and as I try to process it all I’m filled with sadness and questions. I prefer skipping to the good part…to Sunday, to resurrection, to hope! But God doesn’t rush the Resurrection. There is real […]
Starting My Day with Praise
Prayer. Have you struggled to connect with God through prayer? I have no problem telling God what I need and how I want His divine help in my life and in the lives of those I love. Intellectually, I know He hears and cares. But my prayers have often been a long list of my […]
I’m Too Busy For Church
When we gather, we are reminded that we are a part of a greater family. We are able to connect with God and breathe life into one another.