Monthly Archives: June 2011

Into the Night

“Nothing in the world is more flexible and yielding than water. Yet when it attacks the firm and the strong, none can withstand it, because they have no way to change it. So the flexible overcome the adamant, the yielding … Continue reading

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Important Days

‘Mom, this is the most important day in my life so far.’ I am crying as I attempt to tie his tie, closely following the directions I’ve noted, with no success. Finally frustrated because we are running out of time, … Continue reading

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The Unbearable Weight Of Being

 I have a friend who feels called to carry God’s message. As I struggle with writing this blog, my book, and public speaking I keep thinking about that. He feels God chose him. He’s accepted the challenge with such grace. I … Continue reading

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We are arguing in the kitchen. I don’t recall over what. Surely something minor. I am at the stove. He reaches over and pinches my arm and holds the pinch until I cringe in pain. With my free hand I … Continue reading

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