I made a unplanned but fun stop at one of Salt Fork Lake's boat launch areas. This slingshot shaped tree truck caught my attention; making me think of the name of my blog. Have you ever wondered why this site is called "Slingshot Scribe"? The ... Continue reading
A Reflection for the Journey Through the Valley
I'm thinking about valleys. I've started sketching one. Visits to my doctor and to group therapy are part of my current "norm" as I journey through treatment for depression. So, I'm thinking about valleys. Valleys. Valleys can be dark ... Continue reading
Unexpected Encouragement (No, I Didn’t Flush the Phone!!!)
(Disclaimer: I am ticked at myself for writing this post. Because now God is going to poke me from time to time and say "Mark, remember what you wrote???") I'd been busy doing whatever it is that I do, all day long. I felt tired, lonely. I wanted ... Continue reading
When Winter is Long, and the Season Cold
Have you ever lived through a season of life that seemed cold and winter-like? A time when there seemed to be no growth? Are you living in that season right now? Does your life feel life-less? Temperatures here in Ohio have been sub-zero. The ... Continue reading
When God Answers “Because I Love You”
I'm experiencing some of God's disciplining. And I don't like it! He is messing with my belief that I can (and must) control finding acceptance and love. No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. (Hebrews 12:11a NIV) Needless to say, I ... Continue reading
Overwhelmed? A House of Cards, Foxes, or a Solid Rock?
A House of Cards I'm still thinking a good bit about the theme of feeling overwhelmed. Why? Because lately life feels like a house of cards just waiting to be toppled by a gust of wind. (Photo Credit) Crazy thing is, nothing is that bad in ... Continue reading