I entered The Pinto, a trendy vintage coffee shop/eatery in downtown Batesville, and ordered my favorite caffeinated beverage—café breve—while waiting to… Read more The question
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This is my story . . .
*My friend Samantha Hogan has been gracious enough to share my life story with her followers on Facebook. I thought… Read more This is my story . . .
As sick as our secrets
“We’re only as sick as our secrets.” I’ve heard friends say this phrase repeatedly in the rooms of recovery for… Read more As sick as our secrets
First
First time I had sex, I was raped. First marriage failed. First gymnastics meet, I dislocated my elbow. First job… Read more First
2012 gift list
Last year, I started a tradition of writing a gift list, recording the ways God had blessed me by teaching… Read more 2012 gift list
For all of it
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. This year, we’ll celebrate it a little differently since we’ll be caring for a brand… Read more For all of it
Let me love you.
I’ve never been spiritually motivated by the idea of being good, doing the right thing, or proving how holy I… Read more Let me love you.
Impeccable
As many times as I’ve doubted the impeccable quality of God’s timing (and trust me, folks, I’ve doubted it plenty… Read more Impeccable
Tears as prayers
Last night, I dreamed about a friend of mine. This is the same friend who shared his story of childhood… Read more Tears as prayers
Finding fuel to forgive
Forgiveness sounds like a great idea until you’re the one who has to forgive. I’ve had the opportunity to forgive… Read more Finding fuel to forgive
Just wheat: Only what matters 