A crisis abounds in our world. It’s also in the US, in our states and in your community. You may name several causes before you arrive at human trafficking, but the fact is, it’s the second largest criminal activity next to the sale of drugs. Gangs, pimps, cartels, organized crime have noticed this lucrative venture…. [Read More]
Rest and Refreshment
September 5, 2014
Aqua waves swelled and broke at my feet, tickling my toes. I wiggled them deep into the sand, scratching the itch, and watched as water refilled each hole. It became a game to see if I could create a space that would remain. The only way I discovered, was to move away from the water…. [Read More]
My Savior
July 29, 2014
The gentleness of a light summer breeze Whispering things will soon find relief When pain and its sorrows muddle me down And soothing relief can nowhere be found My Savior speaks gently from under his crown … [Read More]
Border Crossings
July 10, 2014
Sonam’s eyes glistened as she crossed the border into her new life. An array of stray emotions played in her heart. Leaving Nepal was difficult. She’d miss her younger brothers and sisters–her mom who worked tirelessly to care for them, eight in all. As the oldest, she decided to step out in search of a… [Read More]
When Love…
June 25, 2014
I’m preparing for a Bridal shower. It’s a last minute arrangement, amiss a busy week of writing commitments and social affairs. I was asked why I’d agree to pile one more thing onto an already busy schedule. The answer flowed as easily as breath…”To bless the ones I love.” It made me ponder the complexity… [Read More]
A Writer’s Journey and Jackson
June 9, 2014
“Not to us, LORD, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness.” Psalm 115:1 (NIV) Every word is important. Use strong verbs. Tighten your sentences. Watch for redundancy. This is part of a writer’s valuable checklist. Concrete exercises develop skills and keep us alert. While “rite with xsellance”… [Read More]
Let it Go
May 13, 2014
Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate. Proverbs 31:31 (NIV) My mom was a gentle, God fearing woman. She worked hard for her family. Leaving her country she traveled to the USA, to work as a nurse. She wanted a better life… [Read More]
Keep In Step With The King
February 12, 2014
Marriage is a gift from God. A model of the relationship between Christ and His church. But the church today has many flaws, stressed over carpet, music or poor leadership, it’s hardly a perfect union. Yet Christ is perfect and He is in all things. Our part is where things fall short. When I think of love and marriage,… [Read More]
