Gray is just outside the window— Raindrops pelt the roof, Echoing through the vent, Sleeting toward the sidewalk. Gray creeps up to my soul— Threatening to enter from outside. Tears begin to well in my eyes, Trickling a path down my cheeks. The day seems dark and dismal— Clouds and fog seem never… Continue reading The Art of Lighting Candles on Rainy Days
Our culture says that self-love is the key to happiness and growth. It tells us to affirm ourselves and think of how wonderful we are, and if we desire something, we should pursue it. Whatever makes us happy must be good for us, so they say. Don’t talk about your faults or flaws and most… Continue reading Accountability: That Which Brings Healing to the Soul
One doesn’t have to exert much effort to look around our country and notice it’s laden with conflict and turmoil. Political battles are simmering every which way. Violence and drug abuse are on the rise. Students in classrooms cause more disruptions by the day. And everyone’s arguing about what to do about it all. At… Continue reading Our Problem with Authority
Ten years ago, the list of her hungers had been rather long. Tonight, her list had been reduced to one simple thing: She hungered to be held. She hungered to be surrounded by the strong, protective arms of a man who knew her soul well and cherished it. She longed to be held in a… Continue reading She Hungered to be Held
The Vintage Girl 