The doctor’s words thundered in my ears as I trudged across the gravel road. “Your days of driving your car are over—you have to stop …
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The “V” Word
While I was engaged as a mental health counselor, I was surprised by the many diverse people that called upon me for help—men, women, teens, …
Read More »He Never Fails
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness” (Lamentations …
Read More »Because He Could
I never read Bill Clinton’s autobiography when it came out, but I did skim the excerpts in a few different newspapers. And one sentence has stayed …
Read More »The Weakness of Violence
Today, many use violence as a tool to force people to comply with their demands. Whether it’s a mugger on a dimly lit sidewalk accosting …
Read More »The Chalk Line
When I was a kid, I would occasionally go to work with my father. I would watch him intensely as he pulled electric cables through …
Read More »Sister Act
My sister and I have always struggled to appreciate each other’s inner beauty. “This is what you should do,” Faith would say when we were …
Read More »I’m Gonna Die
When I was growing up, my weekends felt boring and ritualistic. Since my dad is a pastor, we went to church, and then my parents …
Read More »Waking Up to Trust
For all the times I’ve heard humans go on and on about love and how Jesus is huge on loving all people everywhere, I have …
Read More »Trust In You
Dear God: I worry about the future. I guess I’m not telling you anything you don’t already know. Trying to figure out how I can …
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