by Brenda R. Coats | Aug 3, 2012 | for reflection, PRAY, spiritual practice
She stands on the thin, white carpet, anxiously waiting to salute the judges and begin a routine she has undoubtedly practiced well over a thousand times. She seems stiff, a fleshly statue under an enormous amount of stress and I find myself hoping she won’t...
by Brenda R. Coats | Apr 26, 2011 | authentic christianity
I sit in the confines of my car, hearing nothing but the muffled sound of cars whizzing by on the highway and the faint cheers of parents. The ball park lights flicker in the dimming sky. It’s getting chilly. I start the car and turn the heater all the way up to...
by Brenda R. Coats | Apr 19, 2011 | theology and worldviews
Cloudy with a chance of sunshine was the forecast. And for once, the weatherman was right. Clouds, wind, and cool temperatures in the early morning made me doubt his judgment, but by late morning, clouds began to part and warm rays of sunshine began to shine on my...
by Brenda R. Coats | Apr 13, 2011 | theology and worldviews
“Your mother-in-law has terminal brain cancer.” “Uncle Ted died.” “Your father-in-law had a heart attack.” “Honey, I got in a wreck. I’m ok, but the car doesn’t look so good.” These are all things that have...
