Yesterday I met a man, a hero, and he shared a true story that makes me want to wring somebody’s neck. The man had retired from 20 years service as an aviator for the US Coast Guard. He’d held a stellar career, one of awards and commendations. And he’d fought off the...
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when fear rises
I wake with a headache and a stiff neck. I shiver in the breeze of the open window and pull the sheet up to my chin. I breathe a prayer for those out west who can barely breathe for the heat of the air, for those who can barely breathe for the heat of life, for...
beware: your kids may one day read the bible
I live with four women. And our dog is female too. This means we are a very verbal household. At any one point in the day, it is common to have three to four conversations directed at me simultaneously. Seriously. My mind freezes and I lock up. Many times I've...
winter reflections on bird feeders and the church…
We have this beautiful bird feeder which is three-quarters full of bird seed. Sounds great right? But there are barely any birds alighting on it these days. If they do they leave in a flurry of frustration with tiny empty stomachs. This is especially rough in these...
why you won’t catch me throwing in the towel
I was just talking with a friend of mine who told me that traffic is down on...
do you ever wonder if you’ve achieved God’s Purpose for your life?
Sometimes I lie awake at night and wonder if I have achieved God's purpose for...
of guilt and parenting
It's not for the faint of heart, this parenting business. Lately, he's gone...
on distraction {and why it may be your best friend}
Lately, distraction is my closest companion. I sit down to look up an address...
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