My story “Steampunk Circus” was runner-up in the Endless Press Realm Makers Scholarship Contest. The winner, Lisa Godfrees, became a staff member during the contest and graciously passed on the scholarship to me. I am going to Realm Makers this year! This is an answered prayer! Thank you, Lord! Thank you, Lisa! Thank you, EndlessContinueContinue reading “Endless Press Runner-Up”
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The Way of Love
In times of pain or anger, the enemy sometimes finds a crack to slip through. He infects me with a virus of unpleasant thoughts and emotions I fight to purge. I have to remind myself, usually more than once, of the wisdom of silence (Proverbs 17:28, Proverbs 29:11). During those moments, I cling to the WordContinueContinue reading “The Way of Love”
A View From the Mill City Museum
Minneapolis, MN The Washburn A Mill was state-of-the-art when it opened its doors in the 1880s. In 1965, the building closed, its facilities deemed obsolete. Then a fire nearly destroyed it in the 1990s but from those ashes rose the Mill City Museum. Wounds healed, walls fortified with loving care. Today, the mill proudly displays its scars, sharingContinueContinue reading “A View From the Mill City Museum”
Whose Approval Are You Seeking?
The following came up as the verse of the day on the YouVersion Bible app. After a long trip away from home, adapting to other’s daily rhythms and experiencing different cultures, it struck a chord with me. “For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to pleaseContinueContinue reading “Whose Approval Are You Seeking?”
Backsliding
Last week, in Bible study, we focused on the story of Deborah, a female judge for Israel. One of the things that really stood out to me was Israel’s backsliding. (In case it is not a term you are familiar with, backsliding is a return to bad habits or choices.) Take a look at thisContinueContinue reading “Backsliding”