“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.” John 15:2 When you read this passage and particularly the word “pruning”, what emotions or thoughts … Continue reading In the Waiting- Pruning
Category: Suffering/Pain
In the Waiting- Praise
There are many pieces of my personal testimony I readily share. Although, some hit a deeper, more tender spot requiring the Lord’s continual nudging to get me to open up. Thus, I can certainly say this is the case for the period nearly two years ago when I was homeless and living out of the … Continue reading In the Waiting- Praise
“But God”
Two words. 6 letters. A conjunction and a noun. Two words you may have seen on a T-shirt or the topic of a sermon. Seven days ago, like you, I may have paused momentarily at their hearing in light of punctuation, or even just breezed by them in my reading. Though by His grace and mercy, … Continue reading “But God”
Secrets to Perseverance
Sweat trickled down my back as the white coated man stepped in. Thankful to mask my tears, I made out mere muffles before realizing it was again just me and my white-walled room. More problems. More pain. More questions. Though still no answers. Instead, doctors continue to pass me off like a hot potato. As … Continue reading Secrets to Perseverance
Refusing to Run From Rest
Rest. Four familiar letters forming such a simple instruction, though commonly forgotten or pushed to the side by procrastination, especially by those of us who need it most. Even mentioning such, you might be squirming in your seat, tempted to keep on scrolling, believing, “Oh no. You don't know my schedule. That’s not for me.” … Continue reading Refusing to Run From Rest
Still… I Will Praise
Most know me as one who is optimistic, always trying to see the best in people and circumstances. Yet to say the past two weeks have been rocky is truly an understatement. Beyond the physical of navigating with merely two working limbs, shock, anger, and disappointment have knocked me off my feet, honestly leaving me … Continue reading Still… I Will Praise
Tears are okay, too
From the time I was small, toddling around in my diaper babbling “Bob Barker” or “Go Cats” with roaring blue Kentucky fans in the background, words have poured from my lips and fingertips effortlessly. Yet, all changed six days ago. Ambulance sirens pierced the brisk December air as my eyes were pried wide by the … Continue reading Tears are okay, too
Purpose in the Process
Tears… Questions… Pain… Anger… Four words merely scratching the surface of this past week in my world... Were you in the hospital? Did you get a new/poor diagnosis? Did someone you love die? All questions possibly popping to the forefront of your mind, though thankfully I am able to negate. Nevertheless the sting remains. Have … Continue reading Purpose in the Process
God>Hunger
As I lie here surrounded by walls growing more dull by the day with tubing and pumps amuck and a chorus of alarms sounding off non-stop, each minute seems to last hours as I wait... Wait until the arrival of the bag that is my food… It has been 6 days. Hunger. I never imagined … Continue reading God>Hunger
HOME
The heat of summer beats on her back As she walks from place to place, Wondering where she will sleep In the car or maybe if she’s lucky, motel room 333. The aroma of Africa knocks one over at the apartment door, As teenage girls with a surplus of smiles and stories spill through the … Continue reading HOME
