Words compete with thoughts that compete with dreams that compete with memories that compete with prayers. Bits and pieces of the past several weeks float to the surface, fighting to be discussed, analyzed, processed through, evaluated. Yet, despite the cacophony of events and emotions surging forward, I've needed to process in near silence. Like Mary, my... Continue Reading →
When Things Aren’t Normal {And You Wish They Were}
Sometimes it is nice to pretend that everything is okay. It is in one of these frame's of mind that you remind yourself that the circumstances could be a lot worse, and really you have so much to be grateful for. Guilt sets in that you would even contemplate complaining. Don't you know that millions... Continue Reading →
Joy comes in the morning
Are you familiar with the verse from Psalms that proclaims that "joy comes in the morning"? Yet, do you ever feel like you are living . . . existing . . . writhing . . . in an unending night? I hope not. I pray that you have been spared. However, I know what the... Continue Reading →