Chasing After Me

Fear is a funny thing. It’s not always obvious. It’s horribly uncomfortable. And, it’s often taboo. Relational rejection. There. I said it. That’s my biggest fear. Now it’s out there. It’s ironic really. Ironic because I love being completely open. Ironic because I love the freedom to be real…raw…and human. Ironic because I love seeing [...]

“My name is Natalie. N-A-T-A-L-I-E. I’m four-years-old. What’s your name?” “It’s Dawn. D-A-W-N.” “Hi Dawn! I’m going to call you ‘friend.’” And she did. In the hour I spent with that sweet little girl, she called me “friend” probably 50 times…every single time she spoke with me. I guess if you need a quick reminder [...]

I’ve always loved people. I’ve always loved loving people. I think most people do. I believe most of us love loving others because it’s literally what we were made to do. I’m not talking about ooey-gooey sappy Valentine’s Day love. I’m talking about the compassion that oozes out of you when you surrender your entire [...]

I know how it feels to get wrapped up in all life is throwing at you. You know, the times when it feels like you don’t have time to care about anyone because you’re too busy focusing on everything you need to get done for you, your job, your home and your checklist that has [...]