People handle conflict in various ways. Some flee, some fight, some try to rationalize. Some people believe that use of guns against humans is wrong; some believe it can be merited. Is there any way to make sense of the differing views? Are they all relative, valid, condonable under the right set of circumstances? Is [...]
2:30 am Visitor, part 1
Have you ever experienced a scenario which, although your head told you it was a first time event, still felt like deja vu? Like you've been here before? As a teenager, my husband would have nightmares in which he would be fighting off violent attackers in his home. Once, sleeping on the bottom bunk of [...]
Lessons of Life and Wedding Pants
There is an unspoken law of God that is quick to keep us in check. About the time we think we are perfected in an area, Voila! We find ourselves tested again! About the time you give a testimony on patience, my friend, someone will vex you and you will bite your lip. "I thought [...]
Daily Encounters
I went to Menards for bags of softener salt, and at the checkout, requested for an employee to load it for me. A young man followed me to my car and silently began loading the bags into my car trunk. He kept his head sunken down, with his chin nearly touching his chest. He avoided [...]
I Just Dropped By…
Amy was a young woman who enjoyed spending time with her family, watercolor painting, and garage saling. She and her husband Quinn and their 3 children had recently moved into a new community, with a smaller house and yard. There was so much for Amy to learn in her new community; they didn't do things [...]
Faithful Mercies
Every now and then, I have dreams that scare me to my toes. When I awaken, I catch my breath and re-orient to reality. The other night, I had three bad dreams right in a row! First, I witnessed a terrible multiple car accident at an intersection in Iowa City. There was confusion and blood [...]
A Parable: Bethany and Britta
Introduction: Occasionally I write short pieces of fiction, especially when I believe they can powerfully confront us. The following story is not based on any true events, but rather on a personal knowledge of myself! It can be easy for us to justify a selfish focus, and miss the greater good around us. Open your [...]
