When I moved away from home at the age of 18, I not only walked away from my family, but also anything having to do with God. I was taught to fear God and not the kind of fear that translates to awesome reverence and honor, but the kind of fear that basically said “if …
I opened the screen door and stepped out onto the one concrete step we had at our small rented home on a farm in what used to be our small town of Culpeper. Always barefoot, I run toward the tire swing waiting for me as I hear the familiar smack of the screen door close …
“Being wanted, welcomed, invited and included are some of the most mending experiences on the planet.” Adele Ahlberg Calhoun Have you ever been invited, but had a gut feeling you weren’t really wanted…even though you heard the words, “You are wanted.” Not only do I understand this, I hear it from others…more than I’d like …
Growing up, I always knew I wanted to be an at-home mom. I wanted to work too, but I had hoped that I could work from home once my children reached a certain age. I have never been one to dream of a successful career, but I deeply dreamed of having great relationships with my …
I have struggled with anxiety my whole life. Some of it was attributed to my environment. Some of it could be hereditary. A lot of it was self-induced due to my excessive alcohol and drug usage. Since becoming a Christian, I find that my anxiety is mostly self-induced due to my lack of trust in …
This past Saturday, I really struggled with depression and keeping my head above water. We had just attended yet another funeral where addiction claimed another life. Lately I have posted about my momma who passed away at age 57 due to the grips of addiction and depression and I lost my sister at age 34 …