“How are you?” I hear with unsympathetic contempt. From the one with twisted intent. Those that you try to run from when church service is over. You know them? And tight grips that once kept my life circumstances from slipping through gossiping lips……does not work anymore. Palms are open. My story is out there for all to see. […]
One of the first times I ever walked in our church, she came right up to us. Hugged us as if we were long lost relatives. Put strong arms around us that somehow melted all fears….and said…. “You are welcome here.” And how love melts away all fear. And how many want and so desperately need […]
I have heard it said, “What you read, where you go, and who your friends are will determine who you become.” And I am not too sure. But, I know. I have learned to pick my literary choices and my friends very carefully. Because I thought, education was my redemption. And from a girl who struggled […]
In the quiet. Out here. Where nothing can be heard. But the downpour of the fallen. The crackling and bolt of pain found deep in the storm now. And I close my eyes to see His face. For the tranquil waters of yesterdays have passed……And no open sky lies before me. Only clouds. Clouds of my […]
I wake to the moon that just sung you goodnight. Recalling the bundle that I once held in my arms. And how lassos and wishes and hearts can’t hold you back. A dream awakened. A calling placed…..in the ground like a seed….in the heart of you. Grown by God. Now bearing fruit. And I am so […]
I am a faster. No, not faster….but one who fasts. Not because I am super spiritual or have anything on anyone else. I have simply seen the power and grace poured out in abundant measure….. And know….as we humble ourselves….God reveals Himself to us. And one thing I am sure of….I need so much more of […]