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 Never-Ending (Love) Story
It was early. The pale blues and grays of dawn wound their way through the blinds of my bedroom. Not quite dark and not quite light. I rolled… 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
Just Call Me Hagar
I can see her running. Garments catch the wind and dust billows around her sandal-ed feet. Hair wet with sweat and bitter tears wraps her face like a… 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
Butterflies
I’ve always been one to clench my fists. In fact, I usually sleep that way. For quite a while now, the Lord has been working to open the… Continue
Counterfeit
Remember Monopoly? I loved to play that game as a kid…I would get as much “cash” as I could and then throw it up in the air so… Continue
Veiled
I’ve never been married. Though I’d like to someday walk down an aisle in a beautiful dress, my time for that hasn’t yet come. But, I’ve been to… Continue
The Older Brother
From the time we are children we are taught, good behavior leads to good things. Good things such as gold stars, certificates, trophies, even cash are sure to… 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