Falling on Purpose
He looked so smooth riding down the street on his skateboard. It was the seventies, the era when bikes had lost their sheen and skateboards became the new cool way […]
Category Archives: Wounded
Growing a Greater Love
Merry, in his adjoining journey with Frodo in Lord of the Rings, makes a statement that is more honest than most of us care to admit about ourselves. “I have […]
A Dream is a Wish
A dream is a wish your heart makes When you’re fast asleep In dreams you lose your heartaches Whatever you wish for, you keep Have faith in your dreams and […]
The Shoreline of Grace
Our footprints lingered on the sand only long enough for the next wave to wash them away. I walked hand in hand with my husband, sauntering as the wind whipped […]
Mama’s Ring
When you look at me, you would never guess my mom had the green eyes and red hair the Scottish-Irish people are famous for. I resemble my Sicilian father with […]
Looking Below the Surface
I was challenged today to stop and look below the surface of life. I like my pond with its serene surface. So reflective, calm, inviting. Someone made ripples on […]
When Jesus asked me to Dance – part one
One morning I was on the edge of giving up, giving myself over to hopelessness, giving in to the desire to melt away to nothing. I knew I sat on […]
I am Gomer
I used to think that I had nothing in common with a prostitute working the corner of some run down urban real estate. I felt no connection to her reality […]
Healed By His Hem
“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” My childhood […]
The Prayer of the Wounded~Healer~Warrior
Precious Lord Jesus As your daughters and sons, we thank you for taking us in. Though wounded You love us beyond our imaginings. Help us to be brave and […]
