The Gentle Hand of Pressure
I sat around a circle of mostly strangers as we sang praise music outside. There were people from all walks of life and nationalities. We had gathered in my friend's backyard for a night of praise. As I sat there, I couldn't help but think about where I was last year....
“Oh, Oh, Hey, Ms. Christi” — Another Sweet Reminder
“Oh, oh, hey Ms. Christi” I heard a sweet little voice say; knowing immediately who had greeted me. I turned and said, “Hey, Buddy, How are you?” I currently work at an after school program. We have roughly 35 kids on our roster, but average about 20 kids per day. I...
Navigating Through Land Mines
It hits you out of nowhere. Suddenly these triggers send tears pouring out of your eyes from the what feels to be the deepest part of you. You hold your chest, hoping that the pain inside will somehow go away. Maybe, if you hold on to it long and hard enough,...
When you feel as though you can’t!
I went to the back of my closet and started to pull out the clothes I have hardly looked at in 8 months. I put on about four different outfits trying to find the one that would be that much better than the rest. Practical, but professional! As I thought about this new...
The Faces I Cannot Forget
***This is dedicated to the Iraqi family I met in Jordan almost a year ago, and to all the refugees scattered all over the world... I attempted to write a poem about your suffering ... Then I realized.... I don't know what it's like... I don't know the fear you lived...
The Sustainer
So many things can happen in a single day: a wedding, a birth, a death, a terrorist attack, a promotion, or a life altering injury. The list goes on... Each event, each season we walk through can be similar to another person’s, but for each person it is unique. My...
A Suffering Servant — A Life Well Lived
Life is so unpredictable. Two weekends ago, I was at a wedding, celebrating with one of my girl friends. This past weekend, I was at a memorial service for a beloved family friend. Isn’t that life, though? In an instant, everything can change. You could meet the one...
From the Purpose in Slavery to the Oblivion in the Desert
Have you ever felt like you were wandering around in the wilderness? I mean, have you ever been unsure of what you are doing? Have you ever come off a “clear season” into a “foggy one”? Have you ever gone from knowing exactly where you are suppose to be doing, into a...
Who Are We Behind Our Scars?
This question popped into my head as I sat eating lunch after having a few conversations with people who had been scarred. Who are we behind the scars? We all have scars. We all have wounds. How those scars got there varies, but regardless of how we all have scars....
Cleaning with Tears
It was Friday, April 29th and I was texting my dear friend, Kristi. She told me she was going to the Beth Moore conference that night and the next day. “Oh, I wanted to go to that” I said Kristi responded, “I have an extra ticket. You can have it” So, the next...
