First*
She hardly looks up as she walks. But she’s not unfriendly; she sneaks glances at the cars when they pass by, and when people wave to her, her small frame seems to grow almost two inches as she waves back. … Continue Reading
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J.W. Richmond
Humility
We went to a wedding reception recently and Jeff won a prize for knowing the couple really well. We had never met the groom before that day, but it seems that Jeff is a good guesser. The prize was one … Continue Reading
Boots*
I had met her many years earlier. She didn’t like me then, and from what I could tell when she recognized me as I walked into the coffee shop on Fourth Street near the park, that hadn’t changed. So many … Continue Reading
Refocus
It is barely December, but I’ve already been kind of a Scrooge this year. Not because I don’t like Christmas or family or [fill-in-the-blank]. I just don’t feel it. I’m ready for January to come so all of … Continue Reading
Ice
I could crack the air in half if I could grab hold of it – a smooth line at the break, each piece a seamless fit.The ice on the hard ground used to be a softer snow, but now … Continue Reading
Proud*
“Did you see that, Daddy? See what I did? Are you proud of me?” She looks up at him as she says it, hoping for some response from him. Preferably a positive one. She watches him – longingly – and … Continue Reading
Yogurt*
She waits. What else can she do? Her husband grabs the soft, espresso-colored blanket from the back of the couch and spreads it out over her. Inside, he’s terrified, but also strong. The strength isn’t false – or entirely for … Continue Reading
Sure
Big decisions make me restless. I don’t have clarity. No surprise that He isn’t clear with me. I don’t have peace. No surprise there either. But I’m not totally unclear or not at peace. It’s not a discernment problem … Continue Reading
Check
I have studied researched experienced enough that I have to believe in God. There is no other explanation. And I can extrapolate that into believing many other things about Him. He is supernatural. What He does doesn’t … Continue Reading
Move
Most people feel something first. That feeling might cause them to believe something. Then action follows that belief. Maybe. They might hear or read about a child who was involved in human trafficking. They are heartbroken by the … Continue Reading