Words & Insights From the Heart
Are you guilty of putting stock in unimportant things? Do you have a habit that makes God roll His eyes? We are, after all, big weirdos, every single one of us. God knows and understands. He contends with our show tunes and lack of understanding, as long as we seek after Him. The Shelves I
I met a duck last weekend. I drove a couple of hours south to help some family unpack at their new address. It turns out, the house came with a pre-installed duck. He belonged to the last family to live there. For reasons unknown, they left him behind. He remained with shelter, food, and water,
What brings you joy? I’m not speaking in a Marie Kondo “if it doesn’t spark joy get rid of it” sense. I am asking, what fills your sails? What do you enjoy whether rain or shine, daylight or dark, weekdays or Saturdays? I believe our answer to the question holds the key to choosing direction
In the last week, I have used the phrase “showed up on my planet” a couple of times. I used it to portray the idea that there are lots of really great people who I do not know exist. Then, as if by magic, God drops them in my path… a lot like earthworms show
I am 11. Mother’s latest craft phase resulted in box after box of creepy dolls. A table full of painted, beady eyes stare at the passers-by as they weave through the craft fair labyrinth. Mother’s dolls smell like glue, yarn, cheapness, and desperation. They stand there in stiffened cotton dresses, all sad and homely. I