Sometimes I have just had it up to here with the Church. I’m not talking specifically about my home church (little “c”) but rather the big “C” Church. You know, the “Family of Believers,” “Christians.” Some days I feel that we’re more like the “Bride of Frankenstein” than the “Bride Read more…
This morning as I brought a letter out to my mailbox, I noticed my daffodils. The buds are just starting to peek through the green, promising explosions of yellow and gold in the coming weeks. I thought, “finally!” Later in the day I stood at my front door, baking in Read more…
I just overheard a conversation between my son and his friend from school, and I had to share. A little bit of background – they’re studying vocabulary because they have a quiz in English class tomorrow. Here’s the conversation: Friend: “Penance.” Colby: I don’t know. Friend: You don’t know what Read more…
Today is an anniversary of sorts. One year ago today, my dear friend was hit by a car while she was crossing a crosswalk. Wait, let me clarify … not just my dear friend, but my “sister of the heart.” Do you know what I mean? The kind of friendship Read more…
