One of many reasons we can treasure God’s truths is the fact that the Bible is not a picture of perfect people. As we dive into the truths, we can see ourselves and others – victories and triumphs as well as mistakes and failures. We read of the delightful times folks got it right andContinue reading “Sleeping on the Job”
Monthly Archives: August 2019
Love and Life- A Relentless Pursuit
I was flat out frustrated. I was supposed to be meeting with human resources at 4 p.m. and it was now close to 5:15 p.m. Feeling like my time had been disrespected, I was on the verge of grabbing my work bag and walking reluctantly through the double doors I had entered an hour and fifteenContinue reading “Love and Life- A Relentless Pursuit”
The Blessing of Home
I opened my eyes to the familiar, purple walls with the new york city skyline painted on them- the room that inhabited all my middle school and high school hopes and dreams. There’s nothing quite like mama’s house- home. Her perfectly vacuumed floors, evident from the lines that meander neatly from wall to wall. HerContinue reading “The Blessing of Home”
13 Reasons Why- Thoughts from a Counselor and Survivor of Suicide
The pang of the word “suicide” sends a shockwave of emotion through the hearts of those of us who have grieved our way through this tragic departure. Years before I became a counselor or experienced a personal loss to suicide, I was a mental health advocate. I dedicated countless hours of undergrad to promoting suicideContinue reading “13 Reasons Why- Thoughts from a Counselor and Survivor of Suicide”
The Most Wonderful (or Hardest) Time of the Year
Inevitable, it is. Red and green adorn everything- sometimes a stylish white and gold expression, instead. Christmas villages, winter wonderlands, and nativity scenes are carefully curated. Coffee shops, stores, streets, and houses boast decor- basking in the glory of “the most wonderful time of the year.” I cracked a smile as I looked at the worldContinue reading “The Most Wonderful (or Hardest) Time of the Year”
Keep Praying, Keep Hoping
It’s simple, my little “war room” – a tiny corner of my closet. The only part that’s consistently clean, in fact. Two walls meet and share a few inches, adorned with motivational quotes on multi-sized canvases- gifted to me by various friends and relatives. They figure I love that sort of thing. They’re right. Two tatteredContinue reading “Keep Praying, Keep Hoping”
Sabotaging Our Peace
The Most Wonderful (or Hardest) Time of Year 12/13/2016 0 Comments Inevitable, it is. Red and green adorn everything- sometimes a stylish white and gold expression, instead. Christmas villages, winter wonderlands, and nativity scenes are carefully curated. Coffee shops, stores, streets, and houses boast decor- basking in the glory of “the most wonderful time of theContinue reading “Sabotaging Our Peace”
When God Shakes Things Up
Riding roller coasters might just be one of the most exhilarating and equally terrifying activities in my life. Many fellow roller coaster enthusiasts live for the drop- that moment where you look down and see the never-ending stretch of metal or wood that lies before you. Despite the dive into the unknown adventure, we makeContinue reading “When God Shakes Things Up”
Welcomes and Farewells
It was a day of celebrating life– tears and smiles, an entrance and an exit. One moment, I was gazing into the innocent eyes of a best friend’s new baby, Isaiah James – just over a day old, with a life of unknown possibilities ahead. An hour later, I was sitting in my usual seatContinue reading “Welcomes and Farewells”
Goodbye Later, Hello Now.
I hesitated a bit before I hit those delete buttons. Tiny X’s in the center- a first step to saying goodbye to phone apps. As I parted ways with my daily habits, I started to wonder what would fill that extra bit of time. What would replace those quick, mindless moments of scrolling down aContinue reading “Goodbye Later, Hello Now.”