My hips. I think they have a mind of their own. My hair turns grey and, so far, I've been able to let it be. My skin breaks out when I eat chocolate, or when I don't wash my face with the right cleanser. One of my eyes is smaller than the other and, if I'm not careful, I can let these things define …
When The Force Fails
I come from a long line of strong women. Independent. Self-sufficient. Smart. Savvy. Talented. And did I mention independent? Yep. That's us. Collectively, we've been through a lot, and our strength has served us well. We can accomplish quite a bit, all by ourselves. We put our minds to it, we …
Sunday
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. ~Galatians 5:1 (NIV) ~~~ Welcome to The Sunday Community. Link up with a photo and just a few, brief words of inspiration. Not many words at all. Then, extend a bit of hospitality to the others here. Take some time to visit with one another and …
In Which H Unravels and The Bible Comes Together (for me, anyway)
H and I had to drive to Michigan yesterday. It's a thirteen hour drive, on a good day. And H? Well, he's good for ten straight hours on the road. After that, things begin to fall apart. He's the first to admit it. No amount of blue skies, disco music, or sunflower seeds can stop the cabin fever from …
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Sunday
We love because he first loved us. ~I John 4:19 (NIV) ~~~ Welcome to The Sunday Community. Link up with a photo and just a few, brief words of inspiration. Not many words at all. Then, extend a bit of hospitality to the others here. Take some time to visit with one another and share a bit of …
(Un)building Walls and Platform-Sitting
When I stood in the shower, the water ran itself in tributaries — slipping around my shoulder, gliding over the small of my back, and then traipsing over the curve of my hip. My flesh and bones mark time. The fullness in my hips and belly, mocking my attempts to tame them. Aches unravel beneath the …
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