We fight who we hate. We hate who we fear. We fear who we don’t understand. We don’t understand who we don’t know. We don’t know who we turn away from. And, often times we turn away from anyone or anything that is different than us. Those who look different, speak a different language, practiceContinue reading “Make peace”
Category Archives: Forgiveness
Crooked Sticks
A couple months ago, in the dead of winter while we were just hunkering down waiting for the sun and warmth of Spring to come back, the snow started to fall. It was thick, wet, and heavy as it started to pile up on the streets bringing our normal, every day to a screeching halt.Continue reading “Crooked Sticks”
Masterpieces of imperfection
Beauty and value are in the eye of the beholder. This is obviously subjective, but when the beholder is also the creator, they have the exclusive right to determine what the true value of something is. You and I, being intricately knit together by our creator, carry an inherent worth that is far beyond whatContinue reading “Masterpieces of imperfection”
Liberation Day
An article I read this morning referred to the crushing losses seen in global markets as a “blood bath”. Fear is gripping the hearts and pockets of millions across our nation, and perhaps billions around the globe. The economy is being flipped on it’s head and kicked in the mouth. Uncertainty is an understatement, butContinue reading “Liberation Day”
In the shadows
Deep in the dark, lurking behind me at every scared step, shadows fall and bring painful memories and accusations. Inescapable and unrelenting. My shadow continues to creep up on me every time I think I’ve shaken it off, tapping me on the shoulder to remind me of brokenness and failure. It looks like me, likeContinue reading “In the shadows”