“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn” (Romans 12:15 NIV). “My husband’s having an affair.” Her words stopped me in my tracks. Returning my mug to the coffee table, our eyes met.
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Tag: divorce
The Crushing
I had read many papers, but the crushing she described stood out among the rest. Unfortunately, teachers don’t always know or get involved in the details of their students’ lives. And I hadn’t in hers.
Read moreThanking God Properly
He jumped up, stood on his feet, and began to walk! Then, walking, leaping, and praising God, he went into the Temple with them. Acts 3:8 NLT Giving thanks when both of my children left
Read moreOne Life Can Change Everything
Twenty-six years ago, I was directed to a newly formed “New Beginnings” Sunday School class. My wounds, still fresh from a punt kick to the heart, made me wonder if I’d ever fit into a
Read moreUnclean! Unclean!
I don’t know the statistics on the number of Christians who are, or have been, divorced but what I do know is Christians who haven’t experienced the pain, sorrow and suffering of divorce may not
Read morePreserving the Sanctity of Life
With yet another school shooting in the rear-view mirror and all of the hype about gun laws, I decided I’m tired. Tired of hearing people blame guns and hammers for killing people. Tired of hearing
Read moreJessica Year 01, Month 3
It’s one of those mornings—the kind where everything is falling apart. The alarm clock forgot its only job and we’ve less than fifteen minutes to dress and get out the door. My daughter can’t find
Read moreJessica Years 01, Month 1 – September 2011
There is a sick baby, wailing at the top of his lungs next to me, and the stench of human sweat surrounds me. I am overwhelmed. This is not my universe. I sit downtown Nashville,
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