Kicking Stress to the Curb: The Balancing Act (Rwanda #8)
I can feel it in my right shoulder Never the left. That tightness, that tension, The slow burn. Slowly, slowly building day after day, a fierce grip of anxiety. It always [Read more...]
Peace
Judas, Rwandan Killers and Me: We are All Traitors
The gross betrayal of the Tutsi’s in the 1994 Genocide was incomprehensible. The Hutu’s killed the President of Rwanda and ordered all Tutsi’s to be executed. Hundreds of thousands died. Marriages [Read more...]
Chains That Choke us–Yet We Drag Them Around Like Old Friends
When I saw the barrel, I had to look closer to make sure I read it right. At first I thought it was a joke. Then I noticed an area where the words were worn away, as if the chains had actually [Read more...]
The Most Important New Year’s Resolution–It Will Change Your Life Forever
Everyone is talking about it. Some are thoughtful and serious, Some are scornful and disdaining, Some look to the future with excitement and anticipation of their success. While [Read more...]
Fear: How to Deal When the World is a Scary Place
When the world as I know it is falling apart around me, fear tries to take residence in my heart. It’s wizened fingers begin a slow steady squeeze around my otherwise healthy core. Fear of the [Read more...]
Broken Doors: Evidence of God’s Power in Nature
They caught my attention the minute I stepped in from the bright sunlight, onto the cool cement floor. As my eyes roved the exhibition hall, they became transfixed on the huge twisted metal panels [Read more...]
The Irish Countryside: Finding Peace in Nature
We sat silently on adjoining benches in the chilly Irish fall morning. The sun vainly attempted to warm the cold breath of the incessant breeze. Wrapped in my long woolen sweater from the local [Read more...]
The Irish Countryside: Finding Peace in Nature
We sat silently on adjoining benches in the chilly Irish fall morning. The sun vainly attempted to warm the cold breath of the incessant breeze. Wrapped in my long woolen sweater from the local [Read more...]
I Need A Hero
Beneath my proud facade So confident to the world So in control and exuberant, I secretly searched. Masked with extroversion Veiled with busyness Shrouded by seeming success. I [Read more...]
Serve It Up!
Stooping low Yet reaching high, Dirty hands Cleansed feet, Dish out Dish up. Salt and light. Forget self Find peace. The World says senseless, God says GREATNESS. Goodness has no [Read more...]