Children, Church and Candy

So we’re having House church today since Hubby is gone this weekend. Yes, House as in our last name and house as in our home.  Clever, huh?
I gathered the boys around the crackling fire I made in our old fireplace, and we sang kumbayah. Then we lifted our hands in worship as the two oldest [...]

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The Man in the Green Blanket

I drove the same route I always drive when taking the boys to school. North on Alabama. East on 22nd. Stop at the light on Central. I can’t think of one time we’ve had a green light there. So we stop at the red light and watch the men gathering at the liquor store. (Yes, [...]

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Wrap it up

Last night I spoke in front of 40 plus men and women. A friend asked me to speak at a book club he attends. He wanted me to share part of my life story. The best and worst part of this was the timing of the invitation. I had little time to get nervous, and [...]

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A Broken Promise

Sometimes I feel like a broken promise. Sure I break promises now and then, but I’m not talking about the verbal promises I make and then break. I’m talking about me – the woman – being the broken promise.
When we give birth, our babies hold so much promise. We wonder what great things they will [...]

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Public Art

It had been three long years. Three years since I had taken a trip alone. I relish the time alone or with girlfriends, where I can find space to be me. Not wife or mom or volunteer or housekeeper. A space that loosens the roles I play and most often love. Yet when I get [...]

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