Three years ago this week, I drove across the country with my family to start a new life. Ten years ago this week, I learned I was pregnant with my…
I just heard that Harper Lee died. As soon as I saw the headline, my first thought was, we never went to meet her. My mom always swore we were…
I’ve always been drawn to religious experiences. Camp fires, altar calls, hours of intense prayer, speaking in tongues, anointings with oil, 24-hour prayer and worship rooms. Fire was my first…
I got a dog. A puppy, actually. Choosing a pet is never really about the actual animal, is it? Every time I’ve ever added a pet to my home, it was…
“I like Dad better than you,” my son says conversationally, never looking up from his breakfast. “Oh yeah?” I respond casually. “Why is that?” “Because he takes better care of…
It’s hard for people to know what to say to me right now. I get it. It’s hard for me to know what to say, too. Some ask very pointedly,…
