A do-over — I labored as a child to avoid hearing those words. Erasers were my forever companion — the big ones that didn’t tear away at your paper after the umpteenth rub. The goal was to get it absolutely right the first time — perish the thought of having to fix a project or […]
Category: faith
“When It Feels Like You’re Riding on Fumes”
Why are you down in the dumps, dear soul? Why are you crying the blues? Fix my eyes on God — soon I’ll be praising again. He puts a smile on my face. He’s my God. Psalm 42:5 Message Tired and worn out. Exhausted to the point of being completely spent. I had run out […]
“While I Change, My Identity Remains”
It seems that I’ve always been on a quest to self-improve. Browsing through the book aisle of a favorite department store, my eyes are magnetized towards things that appeal to my ‘inner person’ — that wants to look, feel, eat, speak, cook, dress, clean (oh, the list is endless) better than I currently do. If […]
“An Appetite Only GOD Can Fill”
For He satisfies the longing soul and fills the hungry soul with goodness. Psalms 107:9. MEV I have been told that I have a voracious appetite for a little person. Quite honestly, I cannot disagree. As far back as I can remember, I’ve always loved a great homemade meal — or any great meal for […]
“When Faith Takes You Out On a Limb”
I arrived early with mama, but I made sure to keep a ‘safe distance’ from the other children as they made their way to the spot of gathering. It was the first day of school. There they were, those familiar scrutinizing eyes, examining me from head to toe. I could feel my palms began to […]
