The Cries of the Earth

The Cries of the Earth

Thunder rumbles in the distance.  Lightening streaks across the sky.  The wind sweeps in, twisting the tree limbs, shaking the few remaining leaves to the ground. Within seconds, snow and sleet are pelting the windows.  It doesn’t take long for the ground to change...
The Lies in the Mirror

The Lies in the Mirror

“I don’t like my body.  This part’s too big and I’m too short and…”   A list of body-defects followed as we exited the store.  I looked at the young woman beside me.  There was conviction in her voice.  Sadness filled her eyes as she shared what she didn’t like...
Crayon Drawings

Crayon Drawings

A gold fish with green eyes and blue gills – an elementary school creation, a little bookmark with “Jesus Lovs Yoo Mommy” scribbled in purple crayon – a Sunday School project for Mother’s Day several years ago, a caterpillar made from an egg carton with pipe cleaner...