Writing to Hit the Mark
A friend and fellow blogger has suggested that several of us share "Five Things You May Not Know About Me" on our sites. So here goes. You may not know that... 1. I didn't meet my oldest brother until I was 18 months old. He was serving ... Continue reading
This post was written a couple weeks ago. I am tempted to not allow it to go "live" here on my site. Why? Because my own battle to hold to hope - real, deep, enduring hope, is a battle that is raging today. It would be easier to not share something ... Continue reading
Trigger Warning: this post refers to sexual abuse. I share parts of my story, knowing my experience is (unfortunately) not unique. I hope that by reading my story, others will be encouraged to live their story. I was disturbed. Pastor Dave was ... Continue reading
Do you enjoy (or dread) going back and rereading your old journal entries? It can be a valuable exercise if you are wanting a fresh perspective on your life's story line. That's what happened as I reread an entry I'd written a couple years ago; the ... Continue reading
I’ve written about facing my fear of guns. This spring I continued to combat that fear by taking a CCW (Concealed Carry Weapons) class. Even after paying the deposit to secure my space, I still questioned whether or not I’d have the ... Continue reading
I just got back from taking a walk. It's a beautiful spring evening. The fields are greening up. Tiny spring wildflowers can be found hiding in the fence rows. Naked tree branches are showing hints of life. The air breathes with a freshness that is ... Continue reading