Category 2021
“That tree looks fine, Jocelyn.” I say after rising to my feet. I give the tree a little shake, just to make sure that it’s stable in the base. “I’m glad we didn’t bring the taller one home. There’s just… Continue Reading →
“For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep on doing.” Romans 7:19 The Advent Season Welcome to the first season of the Church year, Advent. The Church (that… Continue Reading →
Janice scatters the birds with a slide of her metal chair. She says, “Well that was fun.” Her pale bare feet plop onto our glass tabletop. “I think we all needed that lunch, Fred. It’s so easy to forget our… Continue Reading →
I stare at the sky. The setting sun creates a pretty scene Pastels run into the hard clouds. Orange flows into red that blurs into pink. Even the green trees rise to join the scene. But, I gaze at the… Continue Reading →
My daughter Ruth’s call comes at 01:30. Jessica and I divide the night into two watches. I take the first shift, and Jessica takes the second. Our division of labor worked really well in the beginning. But, then the child… Continue Reading →
Daisy rolls our clothing into half of the suitcase. Her hands slide into the pockets of her pastel green dress. “Reid, now we have to pack the kids’ stuff for our trip,” she says. “Right,” I say. “But, we… Continue Reading →
Distracted by Dishes Only the dishes stand between Jessica, me, and our date night. The uncorked bottle of wine sits beside two glasses on the back porch. Yet, chrome cookware fills the sink, and plates spread across the counter. Given… Continue Reading →
I squat to the bottom shelf for the last tub of formula. Food Nation normally restocks better than this. Despite the unchanging floor from the 80s, Mr. Terrance maintains a good store. I pray for the staff. Someone will likely… Continue Reading →
About Me
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So, this is where I talk about me, huh? Well, that’s about my least favorite subject, so let me tell you a story instead – since that’s what I do. It was a dark, stormy night ……… Hahahahaha. No, but… Continue Reading →
“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14 In the Bible, Isaiah tells us that God will be with us, and we… Continue Reading →