“Good morning, Child.” I cringed when I heard the greeting. Not because of the label of “child”, but because of who was speaking. It was Father. “Hello?” He repeated when I didn’t respond. I hung my head. Why was He even talking to me? He knew what I’d done. “I did something stupid,” I confessed.Continue reading “A Conversation with Father”
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When God Speaks Through a Hamster, Maybe You Should Listen
No, it wasn’t a Balaam and his talking donkey kind of moment, but it had just as much impact. It happened ten years ago. My school district had decided they didn’t need four speech therapists serving their seven schools. They would make do with three. Last hired, first fired. They served up my walking papersContinue reading “When God Speaks Through a Hamster, Maybe You Should Listen”
Sometimes Faith’s a bomb shelter. Sometimes it’s a surfboard.
“I was laid off” Oh God… My son Ryan had sent a text asking if his dad or I would be home for lunch. He claimed he had an announcement. Ernie was pulling a double shift, and I wouldn’t be home until after 8 pm, so no. Neither of us would be available. “So what’sContinue reading “Sometimes Faith’s a bomb shelter. Sometimes it’s a surfboard.”
Im Having a Good Day. Really.
I do curb duty one week each month at my school. I don’t care for standing out there in the cold, so I do what I can to jazz it up a bit. I’ve begun wearing funny hats and outfits. It makes people smile and laugh. My coworkers think I’m nuts. So be it. IfContinue reading “Im Having a Good Day. Really.”
The LORD Will Provide
Then Isaac spoke to Abraham his father and said, “My Father.” And he said, “Here I am, my son.” And he said,”Look, here is the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for the offering?” Abraham said, “My son, God will provide for Himself the lamb for the burnt offering.” And the twoContinue reading “The LORD Will Provide”
The Reluctant Firefly 