I run to get things done tripping over feelings getting nothing done until I slow down
Continue reading »Pervasive Fear
…he was scared most of the time, but he’d entered a place where the concept of fear had ceased to have any meaning because fear was always present, either as a whisper or a scream. ~ Michael Connolly, The Whisperer […]
Continue reading »Worldly Sorrow
Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. (II Corinthians 7:8-10, NIV) Worldly sorrow looks at me, my hurts, my embarrassment, my regrets. Worldly sorrow totes recriminations, jealousies, comparisons where I […]
Continue reading »A Tad Out of Reach
He’s eight months old today, pulling chest up, sometimes toes on floor, sometimes knees, most often chest. He wants to crawl, wants to move forward, gives up, settles for rolling sideways. She’s Mom, sitting on the floor, encouraging, talking, loving. […]
Continue reading »Scoff or Pray
I earnestly advise every alcoholic to read this book through, and though perhaps he came to scoff, he may remain to pray. (Alcoholics Anonymous, The Doctor’s Opinion) Come on in. Welcome! We’re glad you’re here. Yes, I understand how that word […]
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