This is part 3 of the series "Invisible Illnesses." To read the previous post, click here. The heavy beat of drums and the wail of electric guitars blared through small white earbuds. Her cold, trembling fingers pressed them deeper into her ears, attempting to drown the screaming and thumping echoing down the hallway. Another uncontrollable tantrum. A tantrum… Continue reading Depression: The Big Conundrum
Do Your Plans for 2017 Include God?
Today is January 4, 2017. I've seen more people out jogging than usual. My Facebook feed is full of "New Year, New You" stuff---whole 30, exercise tracking, etcetera. (For tips on goal-setting, click here). I haven't seen much on Bible reading plans or daily prayer, but I realize such things are of a more personal nature. Nobody wants… Continue reading Do Your Plans for 2017 Include God?
Preparing for the Next Circuit
I've been a bit reflective the past few days. Holidays do that to me. The earth makes one full rotation each day. Rotate implies circular motion. The earth makes one full rotation around the sun each year. Again, a circular motion. We are going in circles. Does that mean we aren't getting anywhere? It's… Continue reading Preparing for the Next Circuit
The Number One Myth Surrounding PTSD
During the tumultuous election, I numbed to the cringe-worthy statements from the-candidates-whom-nobody-wanted. Then, out of the blue, Mr. Trump said something in total ignorance---and I was no longer numb: "When you talk about the mental health problems, when people come back from war and combat and they see things that maybe a lot of folks in this room have seen many times over and you're strong and you can handle it but a lot of people can't handle it. They see horror stories, they see events you couldn't see in a movie, nobody would believe it ..." Donald Trump, October 3, 2016
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas from our family to yours!
Invisible but deadly
He cradled his head in his rough, battle-scarred hands, breathing heavily. The accelerated pace of his heart drummed so loudly he could hear nothing else. Sweat beaded on his forehead as blood pounded in his temples. He inhaled deeply, attempting to calm himself. He was thankful to have found this temporary refuge, even if it was a… Continue reading Invisible but deadly
The truth in the music.
Over the weekend as I was whirring around like a tornado cleaning the house, the kids asked to listen to Christmas music. I suppose it really is that time of the year...
Can you hear me now?
The gospels are a fascinating study in stubbornness. Most of the Sanhedrin, the Pharisees, the Scribes, the Chief Priests, and the Elders of the Jewish Nation obstinately refused to listen to Jesus. They were nonplussed by His astounding miracles. So determined were they, to cling to their little sphere of power, that they ignored the voice… Continue reading Can you hear me now?
Do I answer the fool?? (Coffee Chat 16)
Good morning! It's been far too long since we've met for a cup of coffee (or tea) in our virtual coffee corner! If you're new to the blog, welcome! Every so often I like to host a little "coffee chat" to discuss some question or other. This one is long overdue! As always, it's important to keep… Continue reading Do I answer the fool?? (Coffee Chat 16)
The One Thing I Hate to Do
This is part 2 of the series "Do I have to carry THAT cross?" To read the original post, click here. “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. or what will it profit… Continue reading The One Thing I Hate to Do
