It shouldn’t be a surprise that when the veil of night covers the earth, my mind wonders into corners it should not. But every time, I react with shock that I could be here in this place where it feels like a void yet again. Tonight, I quietly ask God to heal my broken, breaking …
Good Day Hope
I had dinner with a friend the other night and when she blessed the meal before we ate, she said, "And, God, I hope you have a good day, too." With curious eyes, I looked up at her. She quickly shared, "God does so much for us but do any of us ever think to …
Do It For Yourself
There are times in life when we have to do things for ourselves. We have to put the work in and wait for the results. Really, for our own happiness. We have to value that kind of happiness enough to make consistent steps toward that end result. It may sound selfish but if we don't …
Something Better
When I was in high school, one of my fellow tennis players decided he would set me up with one of his friends who attended another high school. He had the bright idea to have this friend ride by after school one day. My best friend and I were on the front lawn of the …
The Battle is Not Yours
Revenge can be so tempting. The urge to hurt those that hurt us can be so overwhelming, especially when people kick us at our most vulnerable. I've been there. I've wanted to have the last ugly word, the last snarly laugh, and the last dig. I've wanted to give people an ounce of the mess …
Some Days Fall Apart, Some Days Fall Together
Lately, my life has been a roller coaster of stress and I don't like roller coasters. For those of you who have been following along about the events at the farm, I'm sad to say that the heartbreaking decision was made for my friend to sell the farm. I wish I could say that I …
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Protect Your Peace
Peace is sometimes hard to come by, and can be fleeting. I relish the moments of peace in my life such as when the day is new, the sun is still below the horizon, and the birds are barely chirping. When peace is interrupted, it can throw everything off kilter. I have been learning to …
Finally Coming Into My Own
For a while now, I've wondered when I would begin to feel like I was making progress in the right direction. I've prayed for God to heal my heart and to fix what I couldn't fix. But, I never imagined that it could happen without me even realizing it. How can that even happen? But, …
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