the remains of something destroyed
I’m looking at this entirely wrong. Earlier this week, I wrote this sentence in my journal, and it gave me pause. One of my most-pleaded prayers is: Lord, be strict… Read more the remains of something destroyed →
the color of life
“Tell me your color of life, and I will tell you who you are. But that isn’t the point, not really. The point is for you to know who you… Read more the color of life →
childhood encounter with weather (no. 2)
At the frog pond, circa 1985. “Go get the stink blown off of you,” Mom said, and Jeff, my younger brother, and I high-tailed it out the backdoor. We jumped… Read more childhood encounter with weather (no. 2) →
childhood encounter with weather (no. 1)
Jeff and me in middle school…around the time of the following weather encounter. I am sure that we should not be home alone. I do not know what my parents… Read more childhood encounter with weather (no. 1) →
Blog Challenge Reflection
Surprised. This is the emotion that is driving my reflection. This week I’ve been surprised as I’ve stepped through the 7-Day Intentional Blogging Challenge hosted by Jeff Goins. I was… Read more Blog Challenge Reflection →
Status Quo? Not Me!
I’m supposed to write about something that will stir a debate. I sent a writing buddy a text and said: I don’t think I can do today’s challenge. I don’t… Read more Status Quo? Not Me! →
Mantra: Why I Write
I write… To turn darkness to light. Stories have the power to bring light to the shadows of the world. I write to shine light into the darkness. To choose… Read more Mantra: Why I Write →
CELEBRATE This Week LXXXVIII (88)
I’m glad you are here to celebrate! Share a link to your blog post below and/or use #celebratelu to share celebrations on Twitter. Check out the details here. Celebrate This… Read more CELEBRATE This Week LXXXVIII (88) →
HOPE: A Practice of Perspective
I like joining Holley Gerth and friends for Coffee for Your Heart. I’m grateful to pour a little encouragement today. You can join too (or fill up on encouragement)… Read more HOPE: A Practice of Perspective →