spiritual battles
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Crazy Cats and Lame Prayers

I sat in the rocking chair, holding a precious bundle of sweetness. It was naptime and we were in the middle of sleep training. But I had left the nursery door open. Ahhh … And Franklin stared at me as if to say, “You can’t do anything about me right now.” He then waltzed right Continue reading
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Not Just In My Dreams

I have a recurring dream. It’s never quite the same dream, but this one component is always present: a snake bites me, and I try frantically to shake him off me, his fangs clinging fast to my arm, his body flailing. Today, I woke up with this dream wreaking havoc in my brain. Again. Walking to make Continue reading
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Oh, Be Careful Little Feet Where You Go

A few weeks ago, I was sitting on the back porch with my second cup of coffee in hand. I was practicing His presence, poorly though, I must admit. Struggling to resist distractions, I closed my eyes and committed to stay. Feeling the breeze, I acknowledged the Spirit within me, and my heart calmed. I Continue reading