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Death by Disapproval

Dec 13, 2023 | Teasing Out the Truth

Death by Disapproval

I’m back and I’ve missed you! This year I’ve been busily working on a book. It’s called Loner and if you stay tuned, I hope to be telling you more about that soon! But as a result, I have sadly neglected my blog while I poured all of my writing energy into the book. Sorry! But here’s the good news. Just two weeks ago — on Thanksgiving day, in fact — I finally finished Loner! Yahoo!!! Did you hear the fireworks and the marching band?!?!

Hearing Voices

Jan 30, 2023 | Teasing Out the Truth

Hearing Voices

Do you struggle to distinguish the voice of God from all the other “voices” in your head? Now — don’t hear what I’m not saying — I’m not accusing you of “hearing voices” or admitting the same of myself. But, you know what I mean… that constant internal nagging that I “shoulda, coulda, wish I woulda!” All the stuff we said (and spend the rest of the day wishing we wouldn’t have) the stuff we did (and hope no one ever reminds us of) or the stuff we failed to do (and fear that maybe God is quietly mad at us about it.) You know… that stuff!

Spring Beauty

Mar 3, 2022 | Teasing Out the Truth

Spring Beauty

I awoke this morning to the new month and to this thought — spring is coming! I love the return of blooming things and warmer winds. My winter-weary heart leaps for joy at the thought of baby animals and evening walks. I crave the loosening up of the world, battened down tightly against winter, now unfurling itself by degrees, checking tentatively to see if it’s safe to come out and play.

Prayer Like Playing Ball

Jan 31, 2022 | Teasing Out the Truth

Prayer Like Playing Ball

Every year in January, our church does a corporate fast. Everyone is asked to give up some things that please the flesh (think desserts, soda, television, etc.) choosing instead to turn in prayer for ourselves, our community, and our broken world.