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 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
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
Table for One
I used to really hate eating alone. And I don’t use the word “hate” loosely. Years ago, if I had a choice between dental work and sitting in… 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