Tag: #god
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The Parable of the Grievous Man

“There is a grievous evil that I have seen under the sun: riches were kept by their owner to his hurt, and those riches were lost in a bad venture. And he is father of a son, but he has nothing in his hand.” Ecclesiastes 5:13–14 (ESV) There once was a Jewish man and a…
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The Most Beautiful Thing I Ever Read: His Name Is Obadiah

Have you ever opened a newspaper looking for one particular story, only to find yourself captivated by another tucked somewhere between the pages? Not the headline splashed across the front page, but the story you almost overlooked. The one that makes you forget what you came to read in the first place. Perhaps a more…
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Homeless, Existing & Living on the Street

Consider having to live on the street. Can you even imagine the concrete being your pillow and the wind your blanket? I can. I know all too well. The lowest point might be having to defecate outside and use the bushes for what Charmin toilet paper was purposed for. Or maybe being a woman experiencing…
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Reflection on My Biggest Mistake: Choosing “The One”
(Written August 5, 2024) Reflecting on what I consider my biggest mistake, choosing the person I thought was “the one,” I have learned a lot: 1. Strength and Resilience: I discovered a strength within myself that I never knew existed. I learned that I can withstand immense pressure without yielding. I thought foster care was…


