This perfecting night the stars fit between each branch of the fruiting plum. The yard, mowed or un-mowed, greenly slopes toward the ocean below the moon. The wet sodden air seeks our skin like water
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It’s been 415 days since the for sale sign was posted in front of our house. We’ve stopped looking for our next house. Our realtor no longer shows us perspective new homes until we have
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My bare feet made their way up the ladder, mortified to back out now. A jump from the high diving board. Could I pull it off with this quiet, secret fear of heights? A public
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I bounced out of the auditorium, diploma in hand, scanning the crowd for my family. A hand fell on my shoulder and the familiar voice of my dad boomed over my head, “Welcome to the
Read moreThe Blessing of Moving From Home to Home
I remember the day I realized I married a mover. I’m not talking about a guy who drives a big truck and makes his money relocating other people. Corey wanted to move me. Every two
Read moreAre You in a Life Storm?
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor The dark ominous clouds billowed along the crest of the mountain ridge. I watched from the sanctuary of my front porch, eager to see the progression of the storm, eager to
Read moreGraduation Time and New Opportunities
They were siblings and friends, and they were looking at some big changes. The sister had just graduated from college, and her brother had just been offered a new job. Boxes were everywhere in their
Read moreEmbrace the Blessing
This summer I’m prepared for freedom unlike I’ve ever experienced. A chance to be who I was made to be and an opportunity to embrace the life God has blessed me with. Too often we’re
Read moreTwo Words
When I preach at Pelican Bay State Prison I have a forty minute window to offer a peek into eternity. The combination of the inmates’ low expectation, and short attention span, often requires a quick
Read moreOn the Road to Success
We were on the road to Success. Literally, I mean. We were driving along route 62 East across Arkansas when we crossed a junction with a township sign pointing to Success. This prompted the conjecture
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