What is your earliest memory of feeling compassion? A question another writer asked at the end of her post on social media. I told her I needed to ponder. This question sent me into a tailspin, whirling fast to a time and place I myself do not remember but was described to me, more than … Continue reading The Roots of Compassion
The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; idolatry and witchraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God (Galatians 5:19-21). I … Continue reading Hope for Those Who Suffer Domestic Abuse
Drowning in a disillusion sea Insecurity whines “poor me” Merlot flows, numbing the ocean Bitter waves engulf me Rescue sails by Rock, rock A rhythm With a tail-ripple Wraps my soul I resist I know not this Moon hushes Night is still Beckoning to … Suspend Self Float atop of Me, I AM’s sweeping spiritual sea … Continue reading Our God, The Sea: A Poem
When God makes you a sensitive person, your heart is a gathering place for many causes. Some you may have personal experience with, and some you may not. The outpouring of #metoo and #churchtoo , brave women and men speaking up and out, have opened my eyes to the mass of people with painful baggage … Continue reading Hope for Those in Silent Suffering: A Series
So much of her life she hates Glamour overlay Lipstick paint Vodka on the rocks Her purpose she wonders Posing Parading Crowned a twisted princess Shall she wait for her Prince? Swooping his strong arm Around her tiny waist Lifting her soul from the mire Worth nothing alone Photos will curl Moths will eat … Continue reading The Love-Ache: A Poem and a Prayer
But whenever someone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. 2 Corinthians 3:16 I hit the pits of pathetic last summer. My needy soul stood naked as Jesus stripped away every probable pretense, lie and denial put in place to protect. Like an exposed nerve, I trembled at the thought of NOT belonging … Continue reading New Post: My Struggle with Belonging on Social Media
Do you take your spouse for granted? I do, sometimes. Do you become self-absorbed instead of focusing on serving him? I do, sometimes. Let’s face it, marriage is hard. Whether you have been together five, ten, or twenty years, there will be times when the soul fire burns low for your life together. He is … Continue reading Thankfulness in the Mundane of Marriage
“Prayer does not equip us for greater works – prayer is the greater work.” Oswald Chambers My Utmost for His Highest In reading my devotion yesterday, God confirmed my duty to feed my prayer life. I don’t need to be busy running here and there, even if that’s what the world thinks. I need to … Continue reading To Go or To Stay: A Poem
As my knotted stomach relaxes into authenticity, I remember to breathe. After so many years of denying and concealing my true experience of this life, fear still lurks around some corners. Fear of what others think of the true me, the non-negotiable me, stirs and stews (I heard Brene Brown use the term ‘non-negotiable’ … Continue reading Walking Worthy, Facing Fears
This has been a summer worthy of its own hashtag. If I had the time or the desire, I’d go back through each sad event between May 8th and the day I posted about Irma’s projected path (because at press time, she hasn’t made it to the U.S.) and tag it #thesummerfromhellcontinues. As I … Continue reading The Necessity of Undoing: A Guest Post
Julie Dibble, Speaker and Author 