I woke up this morning thinking about ways to die by suicide. But before I opened my laptop to research flights to the Golden Gate Bridge, I thought about last night. I thought about the NF jam session I had with my friend on the way to mid-week service. I thought about our conversation concerning... Continue Reading →
Reasons to Stay (During the Nights when Depression Makes You Want to Quit)
I think God would be sad if you came home early. There's ice cream still in the freezer. You haven't learned/mastered that Chicken Marsala recipe yet. You still haven't written your book yet (think of your characters!). You wouldn't want to miss the next Hamildrop, would you? There are still past and future musicals to... Continue Reading →
There, but for the Grace of God, Go I
When Christians speak of their story, or testimony as it's called in religious circles, most of the time the speaker will tell of a time that God brought them out of something larger than life, something impossible like a terminal disease or drug addiction, or retell a grandiose tale of how God's sustaining power kept... Continue Reading →
Find Your Voice: Writing Through Fear
Dear Lovelies, So much is happening! Well, really, one thing in particular but it's taking up a lot of time and energy. I've been silent for past the two weeks because... (wait for it)... I've been writing my book! I am excited but also cautious, mainly because of the book's content (there will be many... Continue Reading →