Do you get enough alone time? Some people say they thrive on activity and social interaction. I'm not one of them. At this point in my life, I'm blessed to have a good bit of time when I'm the only human in the house. I take advantage of that and sit writing, with only the… Continue reading Alone time
Tag: power
First, do no harm
Words are power. Last night and this morning, I was reminded how carefully we should choose them. Words carelessly thrown out are dangerous. Consider these clichés: cut me like a knife, pierced me to my soul, sliced me to the bone, broke my heart, stabbed me in the back, crushed my spirit. Words can do… Continue reading First, do no harm
The power of three
Before Renee could say anything more, anything about Meredith, Jalal took off at a run, heading back home. Passing not another soul along the empty street, he cut across the bridge and wound through the lanes, every house looming dark and silent, every pounding step echoing from the vacant spaces, every heartbeat taking him down… Continue reading The power of three
Empowerment
For years, I have had a recurring nightmare that I am alone in a room with demonic spirits. I am terrified and trying to exorcize them by saying “In the name of Jesus!” My voice increases in pitch until I am screaming the words. Eventually, I “scream” so loudly that I wake my husband who… Continue reading Empowerment