My personality always felt like a handicap. Last week, while rummaging through the storage room, I unearthed journals from my teen years. The old personality that repulsed me all those years ago, gawked at me from the pages. At 40 years old, I should want to cuddle that teen in … [Read more...]
Risking Reputation: When to Ask for Prayer
My quads burn and tremble underneath my damp skin. They pull on my knees with each rep begging me to stand up and breathe. Drops of sweat roll between my shoulder blades, one by one absorbing into the band of my workout pants. How many more reps? I lost count. It’s simple math … [Read more...]
Will You Welcome Him This Christmas?
Fifteen college students gather in a horseshoe of desks. It’s our last meeting of the year. “What’s your favorite Christmas memory?” he asks. I look around at the others, waiting for someone to speak up. I’m shy because my story, if I can even think of one, will … [Read more...]
How to be a Peacemaker in Your Marriage
In relationships, war exists and so does peace. In Love and War In love relationships we disagree. Maybe it’s the way he drives. Or her political views. Maybe its that thing he does over and over, even when you’ve asked him not to, like socks on the floor, or dishes left out on … [Read more...]
Simple Secrets for Walking in Humility
We discuss important things for a nine and ten year old. And we argue about everything. We measure to see who has more. “Put more beef-a-roni in mine, it's not fair.” We complain over who is in charge. “Why do you always get to stir the hot chocolate?” And we fight … [Read more...]