I sit row six from the front. Church rumbles as the pastor announces. Instead of asking for money…he is giving away $10,000 to the congregation. This pastor is young, but wise beyond his years. He has served overseas and has a heart for those outside the four walls of the church. That’s why we are there. […]
“How are you?” I hear with unsympathetic contempt. From the one with twisted intent. Those that you try to run from when church service is over. You know them? And tight grips that once kept my life circumstances from slipping through gossiping lips……does not work anymore. Palms are open. My story is out there for all to see. […]
We are snowed in. Have been for days. White powder, like grace, covering the world as we know it. Leaving it…. Quiet. Dark. Still. And the cars. The noise. The tireless efforts of our lives….seems to come to a stop. Abruptly. Nestled in. Blankets chin high. Hunkered down tight. Like the clean, perfect white, layers outside. […]
This day opens up like a flower to the light. Like a child’s hand searching for delight. Like butterfly wings ready to soar. As I take a leap off the limb into more…. More…of what God has for me. Breaking free from bitter cocoons…. Not drawn away by fears beckoning…. It is this day. Now. That […]