Being Rich Waterfall

As many Christians come together to celebrate Good Friday this year, many Jews are also coming together to celebrate Passover. Are they one in the same? The short answer is  YES  but, why then, is there not more unity amongst Jews and Christians during this very-important-holiday season?  After taking a walk with a friend, I made a comment to her that I think took me by surprise more than her. My dear, faith-filled believing friend heard my words and immediately responded with: Oh! I have something for you. I don't remember what lead up to me saying this, but what came out of my mouth was Well, I'm not really  a Christian . This Christian sister flinched not! In the authentic love of Christ, she ran into her home and came out with a gift. She said she'd had it for me for a while and handed over a beautiful decorative medal piece, inscribed with the word SHALOM, framed by two doves.  This sweet encounter reminded me of something so important. We can follow God- t...

In my last updated post, I shared an excerpt from the first draft of my book  - and I was actually in labor at home when I posted it! (I'll share more on that in a future post.) Along the same theme of my book, I'm curious to explore with you  authenticity in identity. Like so many others, I made grand plans for 2020 with God and with my husband. Most of the "grand" involved travel. Did they happen? In January, we competed in Hawaii and became the first "6-dance" Champions. In February, repeat in Texas. In March, we planned to go to New Orleans for a larger competition, but then, enter Pandemic. Even though our plans changed and despite worldwide chaos and communal transitions, other [greater] plans happened. We had a baby!!! No one can predict what achievements or failures will take place this year, but every new year, as well as every new day, I set an intention that I try to live by. Leaning into 2021- though it's already the start of its second mont...