Photo Credit In 1985, I graduated from high school, packed my bags, and flew the coop. I’d dreamed of this moment for so long. My heart longed for freedom. Yet, just a few short weeks later, I suddenly felt restless. I longed for home. This dissatisfaction with my circumstances was the beginning of a new…
Photo Credit Discussing current events gives me heartburn. We live in turbulent times. We’re facing racial discord, radical terrorism, and a presidential race reminiscent of a Three Stooges episode. In a world of “He who screams loudest wins,” I find myself wishing for a mute button. Thankfully, I know that there is a Voice that…
Photo Credit Once upon a time there lived a girl named Controller. She loved to put everything into place neatly and completely mark off her to-do list. Her favorite action words were lead, order, and decide. On the outside, she appeared courageous and confident. But she wore a mask of bravado. A gnawing fear way…
Photo Credit / Ps. 119: 35, MSG I grabbed my sun glasses and rolled down the windows. The sunny day was calling me to cruise the expressway, and I simply couldn’t resist. The cloudless blue sky made my heart sing. I turned up the radio and belted out karaoke style as I pressed down on…
Photo Credit / Quote: John Maxwell I jotted down the question as soon as I read it because I struggle with YES and NO. I can’t remember now where I saw it online, but it grabbed my attention immediately: What will you say YES to more this year? What do you want to say NO…
Photo Credit As I dragged my left limb out of the car tonight, Bruce looked at me and said, “No pain; no gain.” I wanted to punch him. Monday, I decided to start working out again, and now I can barely walk. Being healthy is painful. In my flesh, I’d rather be trolling Facebook…