As a White Woman
May15

As a White Woman

As a white woman, I cannot know exactly what my black brothers and sisters have gone through and are currently enduring. I never can honestly say, “I know what that feels like” or “I fully understand”.
Case in point: . . .

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Jesus be the Center
Apr28

Jesus be the Center

:: When someone tells you anything like… I’m hurting, I’m struggling, I’m sad, I’m scared, I’m grieving, I’m overwhelmed, I’m upset . . .

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I’m Always Thinking…
Mar04

I’m Always Thinking…

On hot summer days, I’d sit on the floor at my Aunt Donna’s house and listen as she played the piano and wrote music or go to my grandma’s house to spend the night, and wake up to the pungent scent of Folgers in the morning. But then another part of me thinks about the hard stuff . . .

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Feeling Icy Tears
Feb27

Feeling Icy Tears

This person replied, “How old are you?”
“Thirty-eight,” I said…trying to maintain my smile. 
They exclaimed, “Well, that’s too old anyway.” . . . .

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When Christmas Isn’t Merry
Dec19

When Christmas Isn’t Merry

Because He can handle it all. . .
He gave me my joy, and He can carry my pain.
He sits with me in my mess and loves me anyway.

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