They took away her armor and melted it down Her sword for her safety, her tent pegs in the ground They took her fine linens, then spread them just right Over her beaten-down armor, a shaft with pointy spikes They took her shepherd staff, saying she was out of order And since she was easily … Continue reading Fully Redeemed
I almost walked out of Sunday School last week, but I stayed. I stayed because I knew I would never be back if I got up and left. To the church or somewhere else, I do not know. So, I stayed. I stayed and tried to speak reasonably about something I wanted to flip a … Continue reading Digging in Like Rizpah
Here’s a link to my YouTube channel for the results: https://youtu.be/wv5ggGkmmK8 Continue reading Results of a Quick Survey: Credentialed AG Women
Here’s what’s on my mind today: The Lord is never not-faithful. However, when we take godly principles for God’s promises, we can be left feeling as if He has not been faithful. Consider the principle that reads if you train a child in the way of the Lord, when they’re old, they will not depart … Continue reading Principles and Promises
Let them ask the questions Let them push back and resist Let them doubt every teaching and wonder what they missed Let them recognize coercion when teachers manipulate and shame Let them yearn for the truth only found in His Name Let them see how we’ve missed it Let them see where we are Let … Continue reading Let Them
Bound by gravity Betrayed, grounded Electricity flows through my veins I stand in the storm She sways in the shadows Waves with the wind Dances in the deep A calm cloud in the distance Rising in the east To encounter my grief My nebulous cloud Drawing nearer I see, She cuts through darkness Breaking bonds … Continue reading Hope
Then, out of nowhere, I stare Eyes fixed on the chair And cry, picturing you there Continue reading Haiku
Oh, hello there! Just… Give me… a moment… please I need… to catch… my breath…whew! I don’t climb stairs with ease Thank you for your kindness Wow, it’s so crowded in here! I feel anxious and overwhelmed What? Do I need prayer for fear? My feelings are quite normal Please, just help me find a … Continue reading Unintentional Exclusion
Fearless. I wish that was a banner I could wave. Kind of. But it’s not. It’s a word that’s as intimidating as the flawless Proverbs 31 woman. I’m not her, either. Well, at least not the her I had previously pictured. Fearless walks faster than I do. She has no weakness. She’s confident in … Continue reading My Childhood Bully
I’m tired of the supposed-to’sAnd cookie-cutter moldsFrustrated with the should-have-beensThe too-youngs, and too-olds I’m tired of the constant strivingAnd opinions shared that are always implyingThat I’m more of an exception or just barely calledWomen are, after all,At the root of the fall! Enough is enough of the shameful, finger-pointingSatan’s having a hay day, and the … Continue reading Here I Am, Send Me
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