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In the Center of Silence

In the Center of Silence

When the thunder scared him as a child, he asked his mother, Is God angry, Mama? No son, she told him. The angels are bowling. He heard the sky’s rumbling as his eyes roamed the scene before him—street lamps looking like floating balls of light. Fluffs of snow fell on...
The Family Cabin

The Family Cabin

At times in our lives, my sister and I both realized we were a little off course. Our choices didn’t always align with our parents, but we were given a lot of freedom to make our own decisions. On this particular day though, we had chosen our parents’ preferred route...
Coffee and Conversation 7 The Traveler

Coffee and Conversation 7 The Traveler

I could drive from NYC to Chicago on adrenaline no problem on just a few hours’ sleep beneath the glaring lights of the street lamps and mosquito buzzing, in the well-patrolled rest stops along the way. The final stretch from Chicago to Milwaukee, though, was...
The Traveler

The Traveler

I could drive from NYC to Chicago on adrenaline no problem on just a few hours’ sleep beneath the glaring lights of the street lamps and mosquito buzzing, in the well-patrolled rest stops along the way. The final stretch from Chicago to Milwaukee, though, was...
Coffee and Conversation 6 Cat Lesson?

Coffee and Conversation 6 Cat Lesson?

Sustaining can sometimes mean surviving and surviving can sometimes be a battle–organizationally and personally.  When I’ve been faced with limitations, my own or otherwise, I’ve said, You are my Refuge. Sustain me according to Your Purpose. Do not...

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