She is soft spoken and shy. But the words she shared with me that evening effect my life to this day. In my early twenties, some of my friends flew to other countries to repair schools and staff orphanages. Others drove to Florida to attend ministry school led by two fiery … [Read more...]
The Biggest Idol We Overlook
For years I’ve been fondling a golden statue in my pocket like a chess piece. It has certain dimensions and a particular weight. Crafted with precision, the sleek, bulge-free outside is rubbed clean of smudges. And when I lift it out of my pocket it sprays sunbeams and stardust … [Read more...]
How Embracing Diversity Increases Self-Acceptance
Summer leached into fall this year. So we stole one more Saturday at the beach before the cold locked us out for the season. At the water’s edge, my sister and I flip off our sandals and post up in our bright orange floral printed beach chairs. While the whisper of the water … [Read more...]
For the Overachiever: When you Miss the Mark
I pace back and forth in front of the fridge. I grasp the door handle, and then let go. I glance over at the orange on the counter considering it a better option. I snatch the orange from the bowl, breathe out a forced sigh and pace back to the living room. “I’ll wait until … [Read more...]
Who are you, Really?
What are we doing for the approval of others instead of God? A friend of mine, and devout God lover, removed her head covering last week. Not because she doesn’t believe in it, and not because she is bitter at God or religious traditions. She did it because she was covering … [Read more...]