Free to Chase Dandelions

Free to Chase Dandelions

by | May 31, 2021 | Faithfulness, Joy, Peace

Memorial Day is the most challenging day of the year for me. This whole weekend holds bitter and sweet memories that I have not been able to escape in sobriety. So, here I sit to write it all out. Perhaps healing will unfold for me as I do. On a cool spring evening in...
Consider the Lilies

Consider the Lilies

by | May 22, 2021 | Faithfulness, Peace

This weekend I was given an opportunity to house/dogsit for a very good friend of mine while she and her family had a weekend getaway of their own. Of course, I jumped at the chance for some peace and quiet, relaxation, doggy lovin’, and pool side respite. This...
Reflections

Reflections

by | May 15, 2021 | Joy, Peace

When I graduated the SVTC program in June 2020, I bought myself a fancy prayer journal to commemorate the accomplishment. It’s black leather with gold along the edges of each page, along with a scripture and its reference at the bottom of each of those pages. On...
600 Days Ago

600 Days Ago

by | Mar 16, 2021 | Faithfulness, Peace, Self-Control

03/16/2021 **Trigger Warning** They were late. The house manager and director of Shenandoah Valley Adult/Teen Challenge were supposed to arrive around 4 pm that Friday night and they were late. Maybe they couldn’t find the apartment building that was stuck between the...
In My Own Defense–Part 2

In My Own Defense–Part 2

by | Mar 13, 2021 | Kindness, Love, Peace, Self-Control

02/27/2021So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. 1 Peter 5:6 You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Philippians 2:5Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making...