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This is by far, my favorite time of year. The summer heat has finally subsided and has given wayto the colorful falling leaves and the freshness of the crisp air. Late October and early Novembercarry a unique beauty—it’s a season where cultures around the world converge to honor the deadand reflect on mortality. Halloween, All Saints’ Day, and Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)each bring...

In 2014, I had the privilege to visit the Holy Land, a dream for so many people of faith. Now, asI look back on it a decade later, I can still feel the echoes of that journey in my life. It’s strangeand wonderful to reflect on how that time left a lasting imprint on my soul. And now, when Ithink of the word pilgrimage, I realize it means much more than simply visiting historic sites. It’sa...

Recently, I found myself in a meeting where the subject of resiliency was introduced. Thefacilitator of this particular meeting used the word in a way I have heard utilized again and again– and it was in the context of being proud of the work of the team and being ‘resilient in the faceof adversity.’ I have long spoken about the critical differences between being resilient andsurviving. While...

Every mid-October, my daughter and I make an early 4:00am date and we head to theAlbuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. We buddle up, drive in the dark, and are welcomed tothe balloon park to the smell of warm breakfast burritos and pinion coffee – nothing beats thiswelcome! This is a special time where the sky over Albuquerque New Mexico transforms into aliving canvas of color, movement,...

I was reminded this weekend of the importance of finding calm and joy in one’s everyday. Mydaughter was away on a retreat of her own and I found myself sitting in silence and gratitude.For the first time in as long as I can remember, I did not have obligations outside of caring for,and tending to my own self. There is a beauty in these moments – and I believe it is up to us tocapture these...

Before worship began this morning, I overhead a conversation from the pew behind me whereone person was telling another: “You know, God doesn’t give us any more than we can handle.”Every part of me went tense and I resisted the urge to turn around and say: “Where in scripturedoes it say that?” To be clear, this phrase is not used in scripture, and I am certain that God doesnot tinker with us...

Every time I return from a Chrysalis retreat, I am left with a sense of awe by those individualswho are willing to be so venerable, expressive, and open to one-another. These are people whodo not always know each other, yet find themselves in a season in which the value of connectionwith those with similar experiences to their own brings a sense of grounding and renewal.In a world that often...

This week, I found myself studying a psychological concept that I have heard of and know of buthad never taken time to dig into. I recognize this week’s blog is a little less personal than some,but I found this topic timely and felt this was a blog that needed to be written.In the realm of psychological wounds, there is a term that often goes unspoken, yet its impact onindividuals,...

I have been thinking a great deal lately about the topic of Holy Indifference and the art ofsurrender. I cannot pinpoint where this topic first begun for me, but I do know that everyday overthe past month or so, this has been a theme of thought.In case you are not familiar with the term, it is important to note that Holy Indifference does notmean apathy or a lack of concern. On the contrary,...

There are two specific events that signal to me that fall has arrived – and a word of warning,these are very New Mexico-centric! One is the smell of roasting green chile and the other is theBurning of Zozobra. Being a Native New Mexican, and one who has spent the majority of mylife in the Northern part of the state, I can easily say I am not alone in my fondness of theseindicators of the...