Courage

Courage

“Don’t be afraid.” I’ve said it many times. Heard it too. As a mom, it was one of my first tasks. To reassure my children that I was here, they were safe, everything would be okay. In the face of a world of fear, maybes, and what-ifs, they are...

Soul Food

I struggle with a fairly common malady this time of year.  It’s a strange form of amnesia. Christmas Carol Amnesia. It’s not that I forget the words. And even though it’s a malady, I can still remember the melody (pa-dump . . ha. I...
Remember

Remember

I remember taking care of my first baby doll and what a joy it was. I remember new school supplies and the anticipation and delight of using them to study. I remember getting my own room and how much fun it was to clean and organize it. I remember my first dorm room...
it’s a good thing

it’s a good thing

his mercies are new every morning it’s a good thing. because by the time my head hits the pillow at night, i’m sure i’ve drained them dry. something about being supine that lets the troubles of the day just wash over. no vertical stance to defend...
Transition

Transition

The last couple days have been a strange mix of Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Autumn decor is mixing with Christmas scented candles and leftover Thanksgiving weekend mess. Christmas carols are finally playing after a long, disciplined wait. Don’t get me...
Blue Friday

Blue Friday

My idea of “Black Friday” is blue Enjoying the peace and pondering more “thanks-giving” and this word, eucharisteo, here. Giving thanks for what I have versus what I want.  Determining to live this season with more gratitude than greed and...

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