Thoughts from a Future Former Valley Dweller

Thoughts from a Future Former Valley Dweller

by | Dec 31, 2010 | faith | 10 comments

I’ve been a believer since I was ten years old. I grew up in the church and was raised in a Christian household. All that to say, there was, and continues to be, a lot of talk about mountains and valleys.Take, for instance, the “mountaintop...
Finding My Voice

Finding My Voice

by | Dec 28, 2010 | faith | 13 comments

I’ve been living a remarkably quiet life.It seems that this last year, which presented more than a couple of big, life-altering events, has somehow left me speechless. Odd, for a person usually prone to self-expression through the written word.I’ve settled...
Down from the Mountain: gIRL Gathering

Down from the Mountain: gIRL Gathering

by | Oct 1, 2010 | faith | 14 comments

It’s Friday morning.One week ago today, Friday morning found me sitting on a porch in Black Mountain, North Carolina. Alongside the rest of the gIRL team, I sat working on last minute details, trying to calm the butterflies in my stomach as I thought about the...
Mystery Trip 2.0: The Test of Time

Mystery Trip 2.0: The Test of Time

by | Sep 17, 2010 | faith | 2 comments

If you’re just joining me, read this and this first to catch up!We continued our trek around Banff the next day, venturing into the small hub of town. Stopping in front of a place called Cascade Gardens, we paused to glance at the buildings all nestled in the...
Mystery Trip 2.0: The Beauty of Banff

Mystery Trip 2.0: The Beauty of Banff

by | Sep 6, 2010 | faith | 7 comments

If you’re just joining me, read this first to catch up!Just like last time, Kevin had plotted and planned in secret, right up until time to leave. Upon the reveal, I was absolutely thrilled to hear we were going out of the country!We flew into Calgary, Alberta...