But God is Still Good
“I can’t afford a new one,” I thought to myself as I shampooed another stain. This can’t keep happening. Maybe…
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“I can’t afford a new one,” I thought to myself as I shampooed another stain. This can’t keep happening. Maybe…
Continue Reading"Mom, why aren't you smiling?" My 4-year-old took one look at my face, and like an open book, she could…
Continue Reading“No one’s perfect,” I think. I’m mopping up my overspilled anger like the remnants of an erupted chocolate volcano that…
Continue ReadingHere we are at a new church. Surrounded, again, by people. No one really knows me. They might know my…
Continue ReadingI have three younger brothers, so I know how crazy and wild boys can be. Lots of falls, cuts, scrapes,…
Continue ReadingDo you ever feel like the whole world is having a party—and you weren’t invited Maybe you worry about being…
Continue ReadingI remember my teenage self dreaming, hoping, and praying for a life like I have now. Praying for a man…
Continue ReadingI like my coffee with hazelnut creamer and a dash of almond milk. I like my coffee cold and neglected…
Continue ReadingI lean my head in through the window of his van. The first thing I notice is the funny smell.…
Continue ReadingI was the girl. I was the girl who’d do anything to get high as a teenager. I was the…
Continue ReadingBaby, I have prayed for you—even before I knew who you would be. I prayed I would be a mom…
Continue ReadingDear Mom, Yesterday I went over to your house. I was hoping you would open the door, but Daddy greeted…
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