Cigarette
My friend spotted me sitting on the curb across the street. Her eyes turned toward me, and like an evil step-mother in a Disney story, she became livid. The anger on her face was only underscored by the volume of … Continue Reading
Category Archives: NF
Stroke
It hurts to even hear the word. A year has passed and my dad is doing so well that if you met him now, you would probably never even know. But if I were an actress, I could use the … Continue Reading
Astronaut
When I was five, I wanted to be an astronaut. The following year, along with my class, I watched the Challenger launch on TV. Being an astronaut didn’t look so fun anymore. In elementary school, I thought it would be … Continue Reading
Basic
This time of year is tough, managing families work expectations. The biggest difficulty is needing to say no. But no is outside the range of allowable responses, regardless of need. Not … Continue Reading
Raw
I have a lot written that I could post. But I’m not convinced I should always put my feelings out there – as I feel them. Some of the edges are raw, and not in a good way. Other … Continue Reading
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
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
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