I prayed and begged for the situation to be different. I was listening to a worship song that was ministering to my heart, reminding me that Jesus was everything I truly needed. Collapsing to my knees with my face in my hands on the floor, I cried as hard as my body could push out … More When Change Doesn’t Come
I’m a person who enjoys reflection. Holiday seasons intensify this, for me. During Thanksgiving, I count my blessings and give thanks to God for all of them. I have my health, my family, a home and a warm bed. I got good food and great friends, a steady job and a working vehicle. I read … More Grateful for the Grit
We find ourselves exiting and entering metaphorical doors throughout life, don’t we? We’re either inviting people into our space or accepting invitations into the rooms of others. Sometimes, we are fortunate to be in a shared space of friendship or family. If you make your way somewhere, it stands to reason that at some point … More Closing the Door: Moving on From Rejection
Recent life experiences brought to me a new place in my Christian journey. I began to experience in a very real way the deconstruction of my faith. Deconstruction has become a hot-button word that brings out a lot of emotions. I had no idea that it was polarizing when I had a conversation with another … More Deconstruction Zone
I saw this featured image on Facebook with the caption: “Your friends matter!” If you don’t know the reference, this is one artist’s interpretation of the story found in Mark 2:1-12. That story in Mark 2 paints the picture of a paralyzed man who wanted to get to Jesus. Four of his presumed friends carry … More Open Up the Roof
Raíces: Rooted in Faith, Familia, and Friendship 