Tag: Jesus
The Things Noone Warned Me About: Mothering Adult Children
I am the mother of four adult children. It’s mind-blowing, to say the least. I have days when I shake my head in disbelief. These grown people have jobs, kids, and dogs. They rent homes, buy cars and …
The Things No One Warned Me About: Take One
When our oldest son told us he was leaving for Florida the day after his 18th birthday, I was stunned. The few days I had to prepare myself were not at all enough. I soon found myself standing …
Piety, Religion and Reverence
During the last semester of my college experience, I took a required Philosophy class. In this class, I was finally able to put words together to define what holiness means to me. In discussing St. Augustine’s The Confessions, …
I am still standing.
How many others have this thought when they look in the mirror some days? I am still standing. I can not believe it some days. I am in awe of everything God has provided. I have the strength I …
Shout Out to Community
In April, I traveled to Texas for a writing retreat. I wrote my heart out leaving pieces of myself on the screen. Something people don’t understand or realize about a writer- on occasion you must spread your wings …
Sometimes the Lesson You Prepare Isn’t the Lesson At All
It took me 120 days to finish. After countless hours, disappointments and prayer, I completed the last page of the curriculum for the women’s retreat. Five sections to cover in two days, with five women presenting the information. I …
“No” Isn’t a Four Letter Word
The look on her face said it all. Her tone was disappointed. “It’s ok, I really didn’t want you anyway, I just wanted your husband,” she said, then walked away. It’s not that I didn’t want to serve …
I Am Weary & This Life Is Why
Journal Entry: I can write about being weary. I am exhausted. Life has become complicated again. I have more obligations than I know what to do with and the responsibilities are overwhelming. My mom needs more than I …
He Fought All of Hell, For Me
Jesus was crucified and three days later he rose from the grave. What powerful images are invoked by all the stories and music derived from these few passages of scripture. Take a moment and really think about it. …
