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When Our Belief in God Leaves Us Feeling Unheard
He was days late and I wasn’t even mad about it. Months prior I stared at my calendar seeing two important events colliding on the paper pages. Both held tugs on my heartstrings but seemingly impossible to navigate their timeline. A wedding and a baby. Both… Continue Reading “When Our Belief in God Leaves Us Feeling Unheard”
“I just want something super cheesy!”
I recently read that we make 10,000 decisions every day. It’s caused me pause to consider that statistic-And awe of its magnitude. What am I choosing 10,000 times throughout my day?Assuming there’s truth to it- such explains the degree of fatigue, exhaustion, and even peace and… Continue Reading ““I just want something super cheesy!””
Jelly Roll’s Message of Faith and Hope
I was on my way to the airport for a quick trip to check on my latest work project in AZ when I heard a song on the radio for the first time. Within seconds, I knew its message was deep and what the… Continue Reading “Jelly Roll’s Message of Faith and Hope”
A Humpty Dumpty Kind of Work
I love my work. From January through April of 2024, I worked in the Phoenix, Arizona area. For the third time in neighboring zip codes, we purchased a large property that needed “work”. It’s been a Humpty Dumpty kind of work with varying degrees of the… Continue Reading “A Humpty Dumpty Kind of Work”
I WANTED TO THROW IN THE TOWEL- BUT GOD THREW IT BACK…
I recently came across a Facebook post of a screen with the words:I TRIED TO THROW IN THE TOWEL-GOD THREW IT BACK AND SAID “WIPE YOUR FACE.YOU’RE ALMOST THERE.” I feel like it spoke to me and spoke truths about so many paths in… Continue Reading “I WANTED TO THROW IN THE TOWEL- BUT GOD THREW IT BACK…”
I had reservations… And not the bougie dinner kind-
A few years ago- I adjusted my blanket to close a gap in coverage. My heated seat was helping my plight, but the air conditioning in the movie theater marking a thirty-degree swing from the outdoor Arizona summer temperatures was overwhelming. We had just… Continue Reading “I had reservations… And not the bougie dinner kind-“
Dismissed- On Account of Non-Compliance
A few years ago, I woke up one morning with nervous energy. I had been asked to teach a short class at a weekend retreat with the teenagers at our church.I was also asked to fill my SUV with four of these bright brilliant… Continue Reading “Dismissed- On Account of Non-Compliance”
I Spit and Sputtered the Whole Way Up the Hill
I typically hate road trips. But sometimes the opportunity costs to travel by plane are too great so I pour myself a large gas station Diet Coke, grab a bag of jalapeño Cheetos, (sometimes even) a package of crumb donuts, and hit the open… Continue Reading “I Spit and Sputtered the Whole Way Up the Hill”
I Leaned In and Dared Him To Do It-
The hospice nurse told me to catch my flight back east and watch my daughter compete in her final collegiate track and field meet. I hesitated and doubted her advice.“I can’t do it. I can’t leave my gramma here to die alone…” was my… Continue Reading “I Leaned In and Dared Him To Do It-“
There Was a Fly In His Lasagna
There was a fly in his lasagna. I saw it myself. The moment I approached his table, I was notified by his wife. My face undoubtedly reflected my natural reaction. He wanted more. Upon closer evaluation, I responded with curiosity mixed with “Huh?…sure enough…” He wanted… Continue Reading “There Was a Fly In His Lasagna”
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