free falling
August 28, 2016
we all felt it, this wasn’t rapid descent. this was free fall. then the pilot held my hand. … More free falling
Tag: bold faith
little light that’s mine
May 4, 2016
“This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine.” What is it about this little children’s church song that lingers? Is it just the catchy tune? I don’t think so. I think it’s the simplicity of the message that resonates. When we watch these tiny, precious humans singing this familiar refrain we long … More little light that’s mine
grow
February 29, 2016
just maybe when we take the time to dig in the dirt, we will capture an opportunity to grow … More grow
chase joy
February 16, 2016
When sorrow is your constant companion darkness has its own beauty. Glimmers of light appreciated differently than can be experienced in a cloud free, cerulean sky. We are taught to fear the dark. To watch leery for dangers that lurk in the night. Alone in darkness is frightening. Fear we believe in. We live in. … More chase joy
blame God
February 5, 2016
“First her feet were plunged into hot water, and her toenails clipped short.”* A 10th century court dancer, Yao Yang, mesmerized China’s Emperor Li Yu by dancing on her toes inside a 6-foot golden lotus. Yao Yang bound her feet into the shape of a new moon. Emperor Li Yu smitten with Yang, the national … More blame God
Sinking Deep
December 6, 2015
My friend stopped looking in the mirror as she became addicted to narcotics. It wasn’t being an alcoholic that broke her. It was the combination of valium, percocet, and opiates washed down with vodka cocktails. The mixer changing to fit the time of day. Orange juice more appropriate for the am tumbler. I walked beside … More Sinking Deep
you are more
November 24, 2015
Values shift. What once was indisposable becomes irrelevant as circumstances change. When I was in the car accident, I grew anxious when it seemed I would be hospitalized during the Thanksgiving holiday. I was despondent at the thought I’d be in the hospital on Christmas Day. I could not fathom being away from my small … More you are more
peace is sticky
November 23, 2015
7 x 7 How many times? 49? He can not be serious! It has been years. Whatever the road – east or west, curvy or straight, sloped or flat. It is exhausting. The scenery differs, but the hard thump heralding the atomic destination feels identical. Painful. Sorrow filled. Anger fueled. I’m so tired. … More peace is sticky
broken hallelujah
September 13, 2015
Moses committed murder and fled. In terror. Alone. Saul hounded Christians to their death. Blinded he shed his righteousness. Became Paul. David lusted after a woman not his wife. Slaughtered to have her. Yet, the Lord led him beside still waters. Restored his soul. Between these three flawed, broken men we have one sea parted … More broken hallelujah
back to school and our future
August 24, 2015
Thinking about the children starting school today in Florida, all the working parents and the complexity that is launched again into our lives. Not all kids find school to be a safe or good place for a myriad of reasons. When asked, last week, for a back to school summer reading project what cause she … More back to school and our future
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