It is time for girls soccer at my daughter’s school, which means many things — smelly socks, mad scrambles for hair ties, more dinners at Subway than I can stand. Did I mention the unholy … Read More
Living Water-Always replenishing. Never stagnant
Jesus replied, “If you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to, you would ask me, and I would give you living water.” “But sir, you don’t have a … Read More
I survived a plane crash
In the icebreaker game, “Tell us something about yourself that you don’t think is true of anyone else here,” I have an ace: I’ve been in a plane crash. It was January, 1986. I was … Read More
Apology or self-righteousness
Some people may blame the fact that I’m Canadian, but I apologize easily. If I’ve messed up, and I realize that I’ve messed up (not always immediately apparent), I will say that I’m sorry. I … Read More
The woman at the well was a survivor
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Acts of Creation: A Devotional
Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was excellent in every way. (Genesis 1:31) The beginning of a new year is a good time to look at the beginning … Read More
Sometimes being an adult stinks
I’m being all grown-up about something. And it stinks. My husband and I are less than $1,000 away from being at credit card 0 for the first time in several years. We’ve both worked really … Read More
May I have the courage to…
This fall, I participated in an Art Prize installation by writing prayers on red ribbons for girls and women, both in general, and for those who have survived sexual abuse and exploitation (more about that … Read More
On opening the clenched fist
You know how you can take months (even years) to struggle through an issue, unable to move on or let go or make a decision or whatever the problem is, and then in one moment, … Read More
The Natural Angle of Repose
My parents recently had some landscaping done. An area to the side of the house that butted right up against the dune was being unsuccessfully held back with a tier of railroad ties; sand always dribbled … Read More
