Category: reconciliation
i was wrong [portrait of an apology]
It’s hard being remembered for what you did wrong. It’s hard to be remembered for something you did wrong. I’m sure a lot of people in the public eye feel this way… presidents, artists, CEOs. When you’ve filled your life with a lot of… Continue Reading “i was wrong [portrait of an apology]”
heartbreak and the example of Christ
My new place of employment has a unofficial tag line. “No drama… no avoidance.” Things are dealt with honestly and directly, and any drama is not tolerated. It’s taken me awhile to adjust to this kind of environment. And I suspect it will take… Continue Reading “heartbreak and the example of Christ”
the beauty and the mess of grace
I’ve been thinking about this word a lot lately. Do you remember that scene in Evan Almighty when Morgan Freeman is talking to Noah’s wife and he says to her, “If someone prays for patience, you think God gives them patience? Or does… Continue Reading “the beauty and the mess of grace”
reach
he reached down to me i tried to reach up that didn’t work what makes more sense… him lowering himself reaching for me or for me to actually reach him? my arms are too short yet still i reach swatting away his arm more… Continue Reading “reach”
pragmatism and the lavish love of God
I grew up on a farm. That doesn’t mean much in my life now, for I’ve always been a city kind of girl. My mom made sure there was more than just farm culture in my life growing up and I have fond memories… Continue Reading “pragmatism and the lavish love of God”
Stephanie Nelson 