This heart of mineHas bought into many liesThese ears have given spaceTo multitude of voicesFrom he, she, even and meLies so loudTruth didn’t stand a chance The narrative may have changedBut still bore the spirit of liesYou’re not enoughYou can never…Too old- too youngThings will fall apartThe pieces won’t fit You’re aloneNo one hears orContinue reading “Lies I’ve Believed”
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Loss Restored
There’s a story in the Bible that I’ve read numerous times, but for some reason it piqued my interest this morning. The story is told of Jesus’ encounter with a mother whose son had died. He happened to come along while the funeral procession was in motion. As the village mourned with her –she cried.Continue reading “Loss Restored”
Outside of Me
This past Friday as I left work, I felt the desire to call someone to encourage them. As I whispered to God asking Him who might benefit from a conversation with me, a college friend of mine came to mind. I called her. We chatted briefly then I told her why I called. I sharedContinue reading “Outside of Me”
A Mama’s Struggle
Today I felt like sharing what I deem a common struggle that mothers [ fathers too] experience. This past weekend I came face to face with the reality that some of my battles might never cease — I have to learn how to take up my armor daily and go to war. Sometimes the warContinue reading “A Mama’s Struggle”
Final Moments
I’ve been reflecting on those who had the opportunity to be near Jesus during His final moments. The soldier whose ear he healed after it was slashed by one of Jesus’ followers [Matthew 26: 51-52]. What an act of mercy and grace! The soldier didn’t ask for healing or even believed for it. Many ofContinue reading “Final Moments”
The Day After
This is the day after ‘Good Friday’. I imagine the plethora of emotions that drenched the heart and minds of Christ’s followers. His earthly mother probably cried until there was nothing left. I wander what thoughts ran through her mind. The questions she dared ask God. The memories of her son flooded her mind –Continue reading “The Day After”
What’s Good About It?
On the Christian calendar today is Good Friday. What’s good about it? What’s good about betrayal, suffering, death and loss? If we look at things through the eyes of Friday only, we easily forget there’s Sunday. There’s a day coming when Friday makes sense. If you have ever gone through a dark season and cameContinue reading “What’s Good About It?”
Because I Had To
Our principal’s secretary shared this with us recently. Maybe it was borrowed –not sure: ‘ I’m stronger because I had to be, I’m smarter because of my mistakes, happier because of the sadness I’ve known, and now wiser because of what I have learned! ‘ I couldn’t help but reflect on the times ‘I had to’ evenContinue reading “Because I Had To”
When Feelings Fail
We had to take a 3-hour drive yesterday for a bittersweet event. A loved one was laid to rest, but we got to see others we hadn’t seen in ages. I drove straight without even a bathroom break. A message popped up on my car’s dashboard, ‘Would you like to stop for a coffee break?’Continue reading “When Feelings Fail”
They Feel
I love the atmosphere in my classroom. The sense of calm — a safe place. Here My students are allowed to feel and speak (or write). They are all immigrants with a passion to master the art of speaking, reading and writing English fluently. A challenging road for many. They feel. Emotions and thoughts batheContinue reading “They Feel”
Restored Hearts 