What a nuisance you are, infesting the grass. Bothering us without us knowing we've been bit. Then blisters the size of a quarter appear all over, And the itching sends us into a scratching fit. You don't fight fair and square, for I cannot feel When you use my body for your meal of the... Continue Reading →
The Rodin Museum, Paris, France, June, 2024 Your belligerent attitude is more than we can bear. Your anger at the world makes your presence unwanted. Your non-compliance to accepting the empathy offered Leaves loved ones feeling scared, upset, and daunted. You win the gold in the emotional Olympics. Move past the hurt and try to... Continue Reading →
Now that classes are over and I await my grade for the semester, I can exhale and write my blog. I will miss creating 10-15 page essays that keep my mind sharp and healthy. But I also have time to participate in activities at our church. I have long advocated for breaking down the walls... Continue Reading →
Mark 6: 45 Immediately Jesus made his disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd. Mark 6: 53-56 When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret and anchored there. 54 As soon as they got out of the boat, people recognized Jesus. 55 They ran throughout that whole region and... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat’s your go-to comfort food?View all responses Lately, as I am completing the last papers of my Master's degree in Religious Studies, I have needed comfort food many times. I think the employees at the local Chic-Fil-A know my husband and me almost as family. I promise myself that I will only have... Continue Reading →
Luke 5: 12-15 While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat's your favorite game (card, board, video, etc.)? Why?View all responses I loved the game Sorry! I played in the park's community center near where the last aunt who raised my sister and me lived. We did not have money for board games, so I went to the center every opportunity I could... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 