He scooped me up, smiling mischievously. Within seconds he bolted – with me in his arms - straight into the pool. To some it would have been no big deal. They would have laughed it off, perhaps plotting secret revenge. But despite my longing to be that person, I am not. Instead, the little girl... Continue Reading →
Brave?
Brave. That is the word you keep speaking to me, God. Brave. But I am not brave. No, this girl of yours is far from brave. I want to be. I try to be. But fear. Fear always pushes its way into my mind, hoping to shut me down. God? I hear you whispering to me.... Continue Reading →
Struggling to Trust
I have no idea what to write today - where to start or what to say. As I sit here staring at a blank screen, my words abandon me. Silence is all I hear and it is deafening. In all honesty, I have been a bit withdrawn lately. From my husband. From friends. From God. ... Continue Reading →
Struggling with Fear
Fear has always been a struggle for me. I don’t recall when we first met, but I do know that being shy and introverted provided ample opportunity for fear to show up and take root. So many occasions, in fact, that it became a regular companion of mine. I experienced fear as a young child... Continue Reading →
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