Cookies and Christ
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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”
“Pickleball. A Place and a People”
A few months ago, I found myself watching every video or news report that covered the recent Maui fires.I mourned for those who were panicked not knowing which way to run for reprieve of the smoke and fire that would take the lives of… Continue Reading ““Pickleball. A Place and a People””
A Nod From God
It was time. The stillness of the morning echoed the knowledge and surety of the decision. Thus- I leaned into that. Hard….. (I’ll back up the story a bit…) My mom had called a few weeks prior in the early morning hour of 6… Continue Reading “A Nod From God”
I Didn’t Want To Be The Weak Link
I sat at my table with morning light streaming through my windows.My buttered toast had a perfect exterior crunch with a soft center.I finished my Diet Coke, read a scriptural message, and stared out my window.My prayer was simple-“There’s so much hurt and hardship… Continue Reading “I Didn’t Want To Be The Weak Link”
