There is a tangible restlessness inside. A flitter-flutter of wanna be activity. My eyes rest on a stack of magazines I’m too tired to read. The flowers need… Continue
Dusty Bibles
I used to watch my grandmother read her Bible at night. Perched on the side of her bed, head and body bent low, the small antique lamp would cast shadows… Continue
Dark Night
You know when people describe surreal, almost “out of body” experiences? I think I had one of those today. It felt like something out of a movie. The… Continue
Why God Isn't Good
I remember sitting on wooden pews in my grandfather’s church. I think people rarely stand up and give their testimonies anymore…but that’s what we did 20-some odd years… Continue
Equanimity
This was the word she used. The paper covering the exam table crinkled as I shifted my weight. Elbow resting on knee, chin resting on fist, I nodded… Continue
Kitchen Sink Truth
I poured hot soapy water into the pan, scrubbing away the remnants of last night’s dinner. Swirling sponge on metal, I continued the internal dialogue with my Father. This dialogue… Continue
Junk Drawer
We all have at least one of these, right? These catch-all’s of clutter. Wooden, rectangular homes for items previously homeless. I open mine and am met with everything… Continue
The Resting Place
I stood in line, waiting to fill my cup with Diet Dr. Pepper. Why Diet Coke isn’t an available option at all eating establishments is beyond me… So… Continue
Playing Catch
I really dislike baseball. In fact, if you ever find me at a game, I am only there for the hot dogs and the fellowship with friends. I… Continue
The Garden Prayer
You know how you think you’re over something…or someone…and then it turns out you’re not? It’s kind of a bummer, let me tell you. It’s actually a big,… Continue