Rain has typically been something of a disappointment to me. Today I saw the value of rain, thanks to a drive through the Flint Hills.
Category: Faith
Wrestling with the Noise
When I think of today’s climate, this is what comes to mind. https://youtu.be/bM-beloWExE(Hint: it’s a orchestra warming up.) Its loud and jumbled. Everyone is trying to be heard. No one is playing the same melody. It’s exhausting. I’m exhausted. I’m confused. I’m tired of hearing the shouts of so many different, impassioned opinions. I’m tired… Continue reading Wrestling with the Noise
Why yes, my eyes are green(ish).
It has started again. That old familiar pang of jealousy. Familiar because I’ve wrestled with it my whole life. From being jealous of other kids with friendships, to being jealous of other young adults getting engaged and married, to being jealous of my friends having children, to people who live near their families, jealousy is… Continue reading Why yes, my eyes are green(ish).
Dear Younger, Single Me
Dear Younger, Single Me, I know what you’re feeling. I know the questions you have asked over, and over, and over. I know the ache, the loneliness, the fear, the doubts, and the longing. You started praying for him at the ripe old age of 11. Over the years, you’ve prayed for him almost daily.… Continue reading Dear Younger, Single Me
THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE! OR IS IT?
If you've ever been a part of any sort of group, you've probably played the game Two Truths and a Lie. It's a fun. We get to learn obscure facts about others, and we are encouraged to lie. The strategy of the game is what makes it difficult. Do you share your strange but true… Continue reading THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE! OR IS IT?
Imperfect Pearl 