June 22, 2022
Vulnerability & Loving Hard
Vulnerability: the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally. June is a vulnerable month for me. Partly because I end…
May 14, 2021
Second Chances
The Starting Point Almost four and a half years ago, I began volunteering at Denver Women’s Correctional Facility (DWCF). I wanted to get to know as many of the women…
March 19, 2021
Priorities
Reflection Last year I experienced more downtime and opportunities for new activities. Some evenings and weekends were filled with wedding planning, others with board games or cooking experiments. I enjoyed…
January 19, 2021
A New Perspective
The First Step Most people start the first day of January with a resolution, word, or phrase to focus on for the next 365 days. The emphasis is typically on…
September 17, 2020
What We Build
Picture This... Wrapping around three acres of land in front of me stand 153 posts and 474 rails made of South Dakota pine. Looking at the posts, I begin to…
July 9, 2020
A Breath of Hope
The Bridge In April of this year, UnbridledACTS created the 2020 Assistance Fund to help people directly affected by COVID-19. We wanted to bridge the gap between fear and uncertainty…
April 27, 2020
Onward and Upward
These last few months have been a new season for everyone. As we navigate this uncharted territory together, we are aiming to keep our focus on what this year holds…
April 17, 2020
Hope in Times of Trouble
These days it takes a little more effort to find hope, light and joy in our circumstances. Among the ACTS team, when we find ourselves needing a pick-me-up, we think…
April 6, 2020
Tips & Tricks to ‘Unbridle’ Your Quarantine
The past few months have been a whirlwind of emotions and everchanging circumstances. It feels like all sense of normalcy is being thrown out the window with no sign of…
March 20, 2020
TRANSFORMAtion
‘Transformation’- a thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance; a metamorphosis. There is something special about witnessing a caterpillar transform into a butterfly. It’s a strategic process that requires…