A man walks up to my door. He knocks. I open. His bright eyes lock onto mine. No one speaks, and no one rushes. Actually, I think I recognize him. My eyes slide up to his woolen hair, and down to his brown chiseled jawline. He reaches out his hand. Likewise, I reach … [Read more...]
3 Simple Steps for Creating Content Dense One Word Prayers
The acrid smell stings her nostrils, retracting her top lip into a sneer. Immediately her brain signals the source of the smell, and her body jumps to react. “Fire!” she yells. Moments ago, she leaned against the cool granite counter. Her chilled stemless glass … [Read more...]
How do you Measure Your Worth?
How often do we measure ourselves in numbers? Numbers on the scale, number of likes, numbers on a test, numbers on the tag of our jeans, or the dreaded sum of others’ opinions of us. David was tempted to measure his value and strength as king by the number men in his … [Read more...]
Where is God When I’m Desperate for Answers
My fingers round into a fist as an iron door clangs shut over the entryway of my heart. The deadline of a prayer request, set only in my subconscious, is here. And God hasn't showed up. I don’t want to steel myself to life, but the ache of waiting and wanting is … [Read more...]
How to Survive a Trip Outside Your Comfort Zone
I slide out of my comfort zone silent and watchful. I pray those bold prayers, “not my will but Your’s be done, Lord.” Yet, as I enter more distressing territory my agreeable attitude dwindles . For the most part, on the outside, I’m able to maintain the look of a stealthy … [Read more...]
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