As someone who struggles with weight issues, it’s hard not to feel judged. Here’s what I learned about that from the book of Jonah. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t really about the fish.
Category Archives: Uncategorized
Finishing Well
King Solomon said, “Better is the end of a thing than its beginning.” But finishing is much harder than starting. That’s because in between the start and the finish we inevitably encounter setbacks, and how we deal with them determines whether we will finish well or just walk away in pursuit of yet another beginning.
Join #prayforWaCoMe – A Prayer Movement to Combat Addiction
Author’s note: This post is a departure from my usual subject matter, but it’s important. As someone without personal experience with drug addiction, I’ve struggled with knowing how to help. It’s […]
Growing Pains
As a kid, I experienced growing pains. As near as I could tell back then, this was my mother’s label for any pain she couldn’t immediately attribute to my clumsy kid […]
The Great Pumpkin (Bread)
My outstanding military career was hopelessly sidelined before it even began. Because I’m fat, and I can’t run. Nevertheless, I’ve always considered myself a fighter — more champion than advocate […]
Christmas Past
I spent some time recently reminiscing about our small-town Christmas traditions. “With Nana and Grampa both gone now, that part of our Christmas tradition has faded, replaced with new gatherings […]
About the … Author?
My earliest memories are of grace and pencils. I have been obsessed with writing implements from the age of 2, when I insisted upon carrying a pencil in one arm and […]