Excuses

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

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?

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...