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
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
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
Mad at God
He’s been quiet lately. Silent even. And distant. Though my head tells me my Lord is in fact very present, my heart feels as if He’s far away…. 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
The No and Not Yet
There will come a time in the life of every believer when a prayer will go unanswered. Maybe “times” and “prayers” plural, meaning more than one. We will… Continue
Devotional-Writing
Taking the last table available, I planted myself in a chair at my local Starbucks. After retrieving my nonfat (but sugar-laden let’s be honest) latte, I pulled out… Continue
Just say Jesus
There is a part of my heart that longs to write…I can only compare it to a craving for my beloved sweets. There are times where I feel… Continue