I’ll never forget that night. I stood there on the front porch, waiting for what seemed like forever. Dressed in my new clothes, with my hair and make-up done. My date never showed. To say I was humiliated was an understatement. But more than that, I felt stupid. Naïve. As it turned out, my ex and his friend were playing a prank, and I was the unsuspecting culprit. Or at least, any suspicions I had were cast aside because of my excitement over going out with my high school Continue Reading
When You Need a Reminder that God Is for You
It’s a constant refrain in recent conversations with friends, family and acquaintances. People are weary. Many are running on fumes. But the weariness goes beyond physical tiredness and down deeper, to a soul level. For some, the weariness began as discouragement. This is how it started for me. Several weeks ago, it hit me again. A reminder came up on my phone for another cancelled event. A book signing. And all of a sudden, I was there, thinking about what may have happened. As I try to Continue Reading
Dear Church, We Need a New Narrative
God took me to church in the middle of the allergist’s office. And I realized we need a new narrative. As a body and as brothers and sisters who are called to be united, we need a new normal. It started with a misunderstanding with the nurse about my son’s health. After waiting two and a half months to be allowed back into the office so my son could get his shots, she was about to send us home again. I thought to myself, “This is never going to end.” This thought repeated itself as I Continue Reading
