My first encounter with refugees was in late 2007. My husband and I had just moved to Columbus, Ohio and we were at the BMV updating our… Read more “Refugees, in one word”
Category: Finding Joy
Christianity Today
Sigh. It’s a really hard time to be a Christian. If I were to simplify things, and things are never simple, there appear to be two… Read more “Christianity Today”
My Father
You’re never too old to need your Father. I’ve always known this, but never more than in these years that I have been without mine. My Father… Read more “My Father”
The Black Dog
I have had depression for as long as I can remember. It has taken different forms over the years. As a young child, it was loneliness. I… Read more “The Black Dog”
Numero Uno
I promised myself I would explore the notion of self-care. Yuck. I even hate that phrase. It just sounds like selfishness, masquerading as self-improvement. I’ve often lamented… Read more “Numero Uno”
workhorse
I’m ignorant about actual workhorses. But lately, when I think of myself, this is the word that keeps sticking in my head. I feel like an overworked,… Read more “workhorse”