Responding Christ's Way to Life's Challenges
"May I see your phone for a minute?" His request came only minutes after my daughter's to which I replied the same, "Not now, I'm listening to something." It was possibly a full minute before my son asked the same question again. This time I said, "Just wait. Kayla asked first anyway. Considering that she... Continue Reading →
"I'm just letting you know that if I get suspended from school on Tuesday, it's for a good reason." Granted, that is not exactly the greeting I'd hoped to get from my 17 year old son who'd been driving me "nuts" with the way he'd been "flubbing" up his grades lately... However, yesterday I knew... Continue Reading →
Two days ago I arrived at work fuming...I was frustrated beyond everything, but I remained calm as I started a nearly 2000 word post in haste over what led to my issues before 8:30 am....I will have you know that this post is not going to be that long so don't trip!!! In fact, I... Continue Reading →
Boy have I had the time of my life on this little roller coaster, LITERALLY! No I haven't gone to the fair yet...that's scheduled for this weekend, but I mean this Emotional One I've been riding for way too long. Methinks tis time to exit this ride! Had a Shakespeare moment! Have you ever... Continue Reading →
Since I embarked on this journey to fully employ the Fruit of the Spirit in my life, oh have I been tested! The past few days have been a plethora of circumstances that anyone else would assume it's perfectly okay to "lose it." In fact, I laughed in Bible-study last week when my pastor mentioned... Continue Reading →
Two years ago, I lost my job. I thought I had faith then, but what I really had was a nice little 401K cushion so I wasn't worried about losing my home or whether I'd be able to keep the lights on...I was okay when that very month, the child support that I'd been receiving... Continue Reading →
Last week, I vented. I remembered. I cried out in my soul on my son's behalf. I'm glad to know that my candor helped someone other than myself. I, however, would be remiss in my ministry, if I failed to share how wrong I'd been with my assumptions. He did call. Rather, he actually sent... Continue Reading →
Better Not Bitter 