*This is a true story, though names and places have been changed for privacy. Jacob was born as a poor, inner city kid. Like so many others, his parents’ relationship quickly dissolved into the black hole of alcoholism. His mother worked three jobs to afford necessities. Entertainment for Jacob and his older sister was found…
Month: February 2022
Preaching to the Choir
We’ve all heard the term ‘you’re preaching to the choir!’ In other words, “Why are you talking to me? Talk to someone who doesn’t already know, like that guy over there who has obviously never been told not to wear sneakers with dress pants.” Oh, how quick we are to judge each other! Let me…
A Prayer for Children
Please say a prayer today for the children of the world. Pray they may have a source of positive guidance, bright hope for the future and an inspiring role model in their community. Pray they may see brotherly love in action by the adults in their corner of the world. Pray that loving examples will…
Paths and Ways
Two people can travel the same path while having different ways to proceed. They do not need to walk the same way. They do not need to keep in stride with one another. In fact, one might choose to ride a bike and weave from side to side. One might sit on the side for…
Awareness
I could never be a talk show host. I need time to gather my thoughts and access to the delete button. This is why I am a writer. In school, I would sometimes say things that came out very wrong. My words did not match the rationale behind my thinking. It could be very embarrassing…
Warning! Assumptions Prevalent
Since I began spiritual rehab a few years ago, I’ve found that there are very few people I can discuss it with. People nod their heads and furrow their brows. They never ask any questions. They make assumptions. I can see it in the way they look at me right before they change the subject…
Heart to Heart
The word “cliche” is cliche in itself. It’s overused. So many phrases get tiresome and they fail to induce feeling anymore. I wish the term “heart to heart” still gave people the warm fuzzies. It’s a good one. We need more of it in action. I’ve found it works well, especially in these times. There…
Heather, the First Truesday Story
*This is a true story, though names and places have been changed for privacy. Heather was a bright, tenacious young woman who set out on her own at an early age to seek a better life than that which was promised if she stayed in the small, rural Southern town where her family lived. She…
Curse Hunter 