I had a conversation with my friend a few weeks ago in which I told her about a ministry idea I had: using Maya (my typewriter) to write letters to people in the church (or outside of church) who need encouragement and hope. I was excited but then the reality of unemployment and stress of... Continue Reading →
When Grief Demands Its Audience (A “Dear Danny” Letter)
Dear Danny, I found your obituary online tonight. It filled in some holes for me but not everything. The most important thing I found though was your death dateโyour actual one; not the date that Ash or Chris told me that you diedโ(It was sometime in November according to them and my memory but now... Continue Reading →
An Ode to My William Forrestors: The Teachers Who Made Me Who I Am
Initially, this started as just a random freewrite on Maya (my typewriter) and thenโas any good writing session doesโit evolved into something more. Finding Forrester was the movie that made me yearn for a typewriter; the various professors I encountered in my undergrad years at Palm Beach Atlantic University and the University of Central Florida... Continue Reading →
A Soulful Malnourishment
Hope fades into nefarious darkness, and repeated promises, stretched beyond the rainbowโs end, springboard a soulful malnourishment by way of tsunami tears and silently whispered Psalms.
Love Your Enemies (Reflections on Luke 6:27-28)
Last Friday morning, I awoke early (like before the crack of dawn early!) and meditated on a well-known, often-quoted-out-of-context passage of Scripture. Iโve read these verses countless times and it hits me anew even now. 27. โBut I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28. bless... Continue Reading →