Spiritual Insurgency

Spiritual Insurgency

Enclosed in an empty, bleached environment I stood alone. Suddenly, a large rasping snake lifted its fierce head next to mine and whispered threateningly, “You’ve just lost.” Unusually bold, I glared at the creature and responded, “No. I. Haven’t.” Then, I awakened....
Spiritual Insurgency

Give All that Junk to Jesus

Leaning my full weight across the body of the practical, dark blue Samsonite , I managed to partially close the uncooperative zipper–it’s tiny teeth stretching in protest as I yanked on the metal grip in an attempt to coax it around the corner.  No joy....
Spiritual Insurgency

When Someone You Love Loses Their Dream to Depression

“What do you dream about doing? What are your hopes for the future?” When I asked the questions, the young man looked at me—his dark glasses framing serious blue eyes. “I don’t have a dream,” he said, shrugging with something like resignation. “Then I’m going to pray...
Spiritual Insurgency

Living Fully Ordinary

I don’t have a bucket list and I never make New Year’s resolutions. While my intrepid husband conquers mountains, launches himself from the safe confines of an airplane, or explores the waters in which bull sharks thrive; I curl up contentedly on the sofa with the dog...