When the betrayed is also the betrayer

Someone very close to me is going through a very difficult time.  I’ve prayed for her, supported her, and been there for her.  I’ve listened to her and cried with her.  I have come closer to feeling her pain than I ever ever want to.  And I’m...

When the inn is full or the hospitality is refused

Today, at work, I took some time to do some leisure reading.  I was reading Twelve Ordinary Men by John McArthur.  I was reading the chapter about James, who is known, in part, for his request of God to send fire from heaven to envelop the Samaritan...

When handling everything

Yesterday morning, I woke up at 5:42, checked my facebook account, and took a shower.  Then, I dressed myself; blow-dried and straightened my hair; and put my face on.  I went into the kitchen, grabbed my frozen lunch from the fridge, and poured some orange...

When gobbledygook happens

Gobbledygook.  It’s a real word.  Promise.  Look it up.  I’d love to spell it in Scrabble, sometime.Lately, I’ve been able to find a lot of it in my head.  A mess of junk just sitting there ruining my life, making living...

When newness is a reminder of old habits

Chance are you’ve been in my shoes.  Currently, I’m super-excited about a new item I have.  I have just been given a brand new, still-in-the-box, plastic-wrapped ESV Study Bible.  Wow.  I’m pumped!  It’s an awesome...