Dead Dad, I see you. You’re stressed. You’re life is out of control. And you feel manipulated by what life has dealt you. You feel you need an outlet to gain control. But please, consider your actions. Your son sees you. I’m watching your son. He sees the way you deal with your stresses and how alcohol can no longer… Read More
what the man who lived under a tree taught me.
I vividly remember the day I stood having a conversation with a man that had just moved to town. As the conversation flowed I found myself asking, “Where are you living now?” “Down the street under a mesquite tree,” he answered. My heart skipped at least three beats as my mind couldn’t fathom the truth of what he had just said…. Read More
why you should take the remodel your life challenge.
The holidays are bearing down on my soul already. Can you feel them swiftly approaching? They suffocate with busy and chaos and leave our souls longing for refreshment and renewal. Are you in need of renewal or a total spiritual make-over? If so, I have the heart-lightening study for you. This book full of 30 days of soul-remodeling tips will… Read More
3 reasons why you should take a risk and write.
Because I’m a story girl, I share stories around here. But I need to hear your story. Shoot, the world needs to hear your story, adventures and life lessons. I hear from many of you who want to write or blog. I’ve encouraged you to write, but maybe you are procrastinating on giving birth to your creative idea or message…. Read More
day 20: she’s waiting on you.
The lifeguard. The rescue. The save. Oh how it’s all so easy to talk about after being a guard for 10 years. But today, I realize that my talk is cheap when someone is crying out. It’s so easy to see others bobbing up and down in trouble. I see them fighting the water, the waves. I see them battling their… Read More
day 19: have you seen the wrestle before the save.
It’s late. Wee hours of the morning to be exact and I can’t sleep. There is a wrestling inside me that stirs deep. The thoughts of the dark, mad world creep in and it’s unsettling. I’ve been hanging out with friends that are teaching me about prostitution and girls that need a rescue. We weren’t out with Bibles or life… Read More