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“If only I hadn’t… I wish I didn’t… Why can’t I go back… It’s all my fault.”
Regrets. Mistakes. We all have ’em. We’ve all made ’em.
So what are we supposed to do?
This week, we have been working through reasons why our hearts can be blocked and how we grow apart from Christ. (Click to read the original post here.) Yesterday was all about forgiving others… a hard but necessary topic. [Read more…]
“YOUNG LADY! You march over here RIGHT NOW and tell your sister you are sorry.”
Shuffle…shuffle…stomp. SIGH.
“Mmsrry.”
“Oh no, that’s not good enough. SAY IT LIKE YOU MEAN IT!”
Sigh. (Again.) FINE.
“I’m sorry.”
How is that two little words can be so difficult to say? [Read more…]
I will never forget that phone call. It was March, my senior year of high school. I was “supposed” to be in English class, but of course was spending my time ever-so-wisely in the library. The secretary tracked down my location and transferred the call to the library. It was announced: “Sharita… You have a phone call.”
The chorus of “Oooooooo, I wonder if she’s in trouble?” echoed in the room from my schoolmates as I rolled my eyes and made my way over to the phone.
“Hello?”
“Sharita.” My mom’s voice sounded… weird. “Um, your Daddy is sick.” [Read more…]
I have heard this phrase in many conversations. I have witnessed it on Facebook statuses. I have even seen it on a billboard.
“Why do bad things happen to good people?”
That is a good question. And a tough one at that. I’m not gonna get all theological on you today (my brain isn’t quite up for that level of discussion) but I think that “Bad things” happen to “Good people” due to sin. [Read more…]
You recognize it immediately. You feel like you have been sucker punched. Your breath gets cut short. You gasp. Your heart leaps into your throat and your stomach drops. There it is…
The aftermath of… an ink pen in the dryer. [Read more…]
God’s love and affirmation can come in my forms…
God speaks to us in many ways… Sometimes it is through Scripture. Occasionally through song. Or another person.
And sometimes, He just straight up talks to us. However– we have to be willing to listen.
Today’s post isn’t eloquent or hilarious or exceptionally creative. It is a loving word I received from Him during the last few moments of my sabbatical in Pine Mountain this past weekend. [Read more…]
Do you know what my favorite thing about April is? Go ahead, guess…
The warmer weather? Naw. April showers bringing May flowers? I do enjoy it, but not my favorite. The fact that April is National Grilled Cheese Sandwich month? Oohh close, but not quite. Do you give up?
I love April because it is my bi-annual ring cleaning month. (I will give you a moment to stop laughing… or rolling your eyes… or however you reacted.) [Read more…]
Yesterday, my husband reenlisted in the army.
For how long you ask? Six. Whole. Years.
So for all of you wonderful friends that ask when we are “getting out” of the army? It’s gonna be a while. The signed paper says so.
I wasn’t in a great mood yesterday. Don’t get me wrong, I love (and support) my husband with all I am. And my crappy mood really had little to do with the whole re-enlistment thing. But it was just one of those days. [Read more…]
It’s the day after Easter, folks… This means that in addition to Easter candy going on sale today (YAY!) and most church workers being tired after working like crazy yesterday, lent has ended for another year.
What did your 40 days bring? Mine were… um… profound. [Read more…]
When I was a little girl, Easter ranked in the top 4 of the most exciting and wonderful days of the year. It was just behind Christmas, my birthday and the last day of school. I loved hunting for eggs and that feeling of excitement as I came down the hall peered into the kitchen… and on top of the deep freeze, our Easter baskets would always be sitting, overflowing with candy and toys.
Ahhh. Those were the days. [Read more…]
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