Learning to Live With Grace, Compassion, and the Nature of a Servant
I won't lie. I'm a little jealous of Reverend Jerry Herships' ministry, After Hours. He preaches in bars and feeds homeless people. Really, is there any more to life than this? Jerry used to be "that guy" in Los Angeles - the actor whose face you may recognize but name you … [Read more...]
It was one of those days. “Those days” don’t come too frequently any more, praise God, but yesterday was one of them. I woke up not wanting to pull the covers off of my head, my heart pounding in the sheer anxiety of facing the day. I wish I could tell you there was some super … [Read more...]
My 43rd birthday is today! In 22 years I have not been this excited for a birthday. I’m not your friend who makes a big deal about the yearly milestone. I’m not the woman who has made peace with getting older. I’m not the chick who calls laugh lines and grey hair a … [Read more...]
Sometimes I encounter obstacles in my life, but homelessness has never been one of them. Sometimes my daughters feel challenged in school, but they will never take a test after sleeping in a shelter. Sometimes my husband and I are recognized for efforts, but we've … [Read more...]
So, it’s my birthday this month. I turn 43. There’s nothing particularly significant about 43. The age doesn’t warrant a huge party or a trip to Hawaii. But for me? I want 43 to be legendary. At least legendary for me and a bunch of homeless kids. This year, I’m … [Read more...]