On Faith

Today I want to share with you this quote that I came across as I read the book Chase the Lion – Jill ** photo is compliments of Pixabay.com

Chasing Dreams

Last year—shortly before we moved—I needed a diversion to the craziness of life, and decided to see what concerts were scheduled at the American Music Theater. Wynonna was in town, so I purchased a ticket to see her show. As I drove to the concert I chided myself for going. “I really should be at…

Victim Impact Panel

“I’m not sure I’m in the right place,” I voiced to the guard at the x-ray machine. “Is this where the Victim Impact Panel meets? I’m looking for Sam.” He held out his hand. “Hand me your purse.” I swallowed the lump in my throat, relinquished my purse, and stepped through the x-ray machine. “Upstairs…

All Authority – Book Review

Regardless of position or title, we all answer to authority figures. The question is, who reigns as supreme authority? Those at the top of the ladder—including kings, presidents, and other leaders—may boast of their authority, but their reign is temporary. There is always an end point. History confirms that kings are overthrown or a health…

Taking Chances – Taking Risks

Recently I was asked, “What’s the biggest chance you ever took? Did it work out?” I mulled over the question, but needed some clarification before I could respond. If the word chance referred specifically to gambling on something, then I couldn’t answer the question from that point of view. However, if the word chance meant…

He Walked Into The Bank

He walked into the bank, moneybag in hand. The woman seated in the corner eyed the stocky man. “I take it you are waiting on me,” he said. “My husband should be here. Should have been here long ago,” she responded, flinging her hands in the air and blowing on her fingers. “I thought I…

A Restaurant Dilemma

***Caution – this post may step on some toes. The restaurant was packed that Sunday afternoon. Groups of hungry individuals occupied every chair and table in the place. Waiters and waitresses scurried about taking orders, bringing drinks, and refilling chip baskets and salsa bowls. For those who occupied one table, stomachs rumbled and parched throats…

Forward to Different

It’s a weird feeling walking around a building and knowing a secret. Maybe it shouldn’t be classified as a secret, but as something that can’t be shared until you are sure . . . sure that you are actually leaving your job at the end of the school year. But there must be a time,…