Prior to my work at The Salvation Army’s Kroc Center in Omaha, I was employed for over 20 years in...
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Wake Up Call
“Let’s go look at the zebras,” my six–year–old friend Adeline said as she adjusted her facemask and took me by...
If the Shoe Fits – Finding Your Purpose
There’s nothing worse for your feet than wearing the wrong size shoe. Stuffing chubby feet in tiny shoes hurts, but...
The Grand Ball – Shame
It never occurred to me I should decline the invitation to the Father–Daughter Banquet. Surely, the teacher knew I didn’t...
Prince Charming – Infertility
In II Kings 4:8–37, I found a woman whose story is similar to mine. She was a well–known, older woman...
Dragons in the Dungeon – Family Addiction
A fire breathing dragon lived in the dungeon with breath fouled by alcohol. His name was Frank, and we fed...
Encouragement
I’m a runner. My favorite part about the sport is being a part of the running community. I recently completed...
Living In The Spirit of Truth
“But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on...
Grandparents: A Spiritual Legacy
September 23, 2018 was a day that changed my life forever. It was the day my dear granddaughter, Johanna (Jojo)...
Rapha’s Touch: Healing from Sexual Abuse
A fractured family and a desolate woman, all beginning with these five words in 2 Samuel 13: “In the course...