Excuses
I hear a lot of excuses in the work I do. “Oh, Risë, I wasn’t able to follow through on what we talked about because …. I don’t exercise because… I can’t stop eating at nighttime because ….” The because could be followed with “I’m too busy,” “pain,” “lack of energy,”...
The Sting of Rebellion
Through the eyes of a child, there it was, a solitary light that filled the room. It flickered at the center of the table, a solemn flame on a spire of melting wax. A chill was in the air. The draft followed us home after a day of errands, a clattering train ride, and...
Should I Stop, or Should I Pass By?
In Luke 10, a lawyer approached Jesus with a question that echoes in every heart seeking truth. He asked, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” How did Jesus respond? With a command as powerful as it is simple: Love. He said, “‘“You shall love the Lord your God...