Do you remember the days of letters, post cards, greeting cards, and notes? Until recent years handwriting was a primary method for communicating. But the advance of technology has changed our tools of communication. How long since you have received ... Continue reading
“Tell Me, What Happened Here”
(Trigger Warning: This post addresses the topic of sexual abuse and recovery.) I made the decision to show my accountability partner "the room." Hidden. Dirty. Neglected. Wielding a power it didn't deserve. We got out of the car ... Continue reading
Why We Leave the Nest
Frantically beating wings caught my attention. Looking pathetically vulnerable, a young robin struggled against the base of the tree. He was obviously trying to figure out how to return to the nest that he had just fallen from. (Photo Credit) I ... Continue reading
Flashback: a Step Forward
(Trigger Warning: This post addresses the topic of sexual abuse recovery.) It lasted for only a second. Previous flashbacks had involved one or maybe two of my senses. But this time I not only saw him, I also experienced his presence through my ... Continue reading
while this storm …
from the un-rhyming, un-metered, poet. I love a good thunder storm. A recent storm pulled these words from my heart. ( and from my fingers.) while this storm... I need you to sit with me here While this storm rolls in The clouds ... Continue reading
Will You Join “Dilemma Mike’s” Team?
Update: Mike's book, Dishonor, is now available on Amazon. Click here to purchase your copy. "Everyone needs to hear that you do not have to be defined by your past and that guilt and shame can be removed through the redeeming power of Christ." - ... Continue reading