At first I snickered at the thought of such audaciousness. What kind of person would presume to tell God what to do? Then I sobered as I realized the truth in my own life. There it was, In stark [Read more...]
The words were barely legible. The hurried scrawl across the back of an envelope are the only clue. A hint at a past of sorrow. My history more than a century ago. Was there evil intent? Was harm [Read more...]
The dream is shattered The path hazy The end uncertain. And I am wrecked. How to go forward when retreat seems the balm, How to take one step when I’m laid [Read more...]
The dress was breathtaking, The bridesmaids would be exquisite, Flowers lovely and abundant. The days, the weeks, the months of planning were about to unfold in that magical moment she had [Read more...]
Let’s face it, I’m really mad at Eve. She had it all. She was most certainly lovely, created in the image of God himself. She was surrounded by the beauty of a pristine world. Unmarred by [Read more...]
The view was breathtaking at this altitude, but I couldn’t breathe. My heart pounded. I felt the shaky fingers of fear clutch my throat and begin to squeeze the thinning air out of my laboring [Read more...]
I sit on the lush creek bank listening to the roaring mountain stream. The mountain cabin with smoke thinly trailing from the chimney, is backlit by the rising sun which chases away the chill. Taking [Read more...]
The terror was real. My heart raced as I lay frozen in a semi-aware state of consciousness. Unable to stop them, the night terrors of my West Texas childhood were infrequent, but seared into my [Read more...]
All morning I had it. That unsettled feeling. The one that is a cross between anxiety and worry. I couldn’t put my finger on it. It was just there, hovering and squeezing. I threw myself [Read more...]
We thought we had at least two more weeks--maybe three. But the news wasn't good. High blood pressure appeared A deadline imposed. Deliver today! Panic [Read more...]