Time (no, God) Heals all Wounds

Generally, I would not consider myself to be a gambler. But, when the Powerball lottery is high, I will bet $10 on some tickets. If someone is going to win, why not me? I know how to handle money. I work in the accounting field and I understand finances. I’ll let myself fantasize (for about…

What is the precise meaning of friend? None of the dictionaries I went to could accurately and comprehensively define it. Generally it was described as a person for whom you have a bond of affection/trust, an ally, and a companion. But some of those definitions also varied on whether the person was a family member…

This is what it feels like EVERY SINGLE TIME, even after years of running. It’s a mind trick because outside running doesn’t feel nearly as hopeless. At least the landscape changes. I blame my best friend for putting me in this inescapable trap. She got me to agree to run a half marathon 5 years…

God is interested in partnering with us.  He never intended to save us and then have a hand’s off attitude.  He wants to give us every chance to succeed.  He always had it in mind to give us a Great Power. The Spirit of the Living God descended onto  earth because of a promise Jesus…

Psalm 118:24 “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”   I know, it’s hard to accept that He made Mondays too. But it came in that set of 7 He created and one of those had to start the week.The problem is, the weekend shows…

Right? That is the very nature of Hope, to spark where it’s hopelessly dark and just begin to believe while it’s still pitchblack. Yes, there are varying shades, but dark is dark and my dark is the not the same as yours, what difference does it make? We both need hope. So, we have stories…