We have all messed up during our lifetime; I have messed up far more times than I’d like to admit. I used to do what I wanted, when I wanted. Mainly because in America I can. I remember someone asked me once, “what is sin?” I was surprised by the question, but they honestly …
It's Father's Day. It's not an easy day for some to remember their Dad. When I was a little girl, I imagined having a real family with a father and a mother. The reality was, my father, abandoned me when I was 6 months. He didn’t just leave me, but he left my mother and …
When we hear of mass shootings or any kind of shooting for that matter, we quickly ask ourselves why? Deep inside we know why. Some say it’s guns We understand that guns cannot independently end up in someone's possession. Guns cannot jump into someone hands and they cannot fire on their own accord. It is …
Last year was a whirlwind of ups and downs in our family. My husband had two unexpected surgeries that rocked his world. As I sift through last year's events, I’m struck by how God has heard every prayer. He has consoled me and walked alongside me even on the darkest days. I often wonder about …
I grew up in a single parent household, we didn’t have much money and my expectation of getting nice Christmas presents was low. My father neglected my brother and me, rarely giving us anything. Living in sunny southern California, we never lived in a house with a fireplace so there was no way Santa was …
It saddens and disappoints me to witness any form of disrespect towards our flag. Whether it's individuals burning the flag, wearing it as clothing, or refusing to stand during the allegiance to the American flag, it is disheartening. From a young age, even Boy Scouts are instilled with the importance of treating the flag with …
In the dead of the night, the unnatural sound of heavy breathing sliced through the silence, wrenching us from our peaceful slumber. I leaped out of bed, my heart racing with worry as I rushed to my dog's side. Searching his mouth, there was no foreign object causing this distress. The relentless panting persisted. As …
I was seeking something unusual, even beautiful as I spotted the busy garage sale. I looked down on the mired mess of threads chaotically woven with what seemed no direction or purpose. I picked up the piece and ran my fingers carefully across the threads, some felt stretched, and others were softly guided through the …
If you were to hear that millions of babies have vanished from earth, you might envision aliens coming down and abducting them, taking them back to their planet. Perhaps the aliens are wise enough to know that babies have great value and potential, bearing incredible gifts and talents that will contribute to a better life and …
Yesterday was a Women’s March on Washington, literally hours after Donald Trump’s Inauguration. Many carried a variety of signs, shouted obscenities, and hurled insults at men. Yet it wasn’t clear to me what they were marching about. In the Land of the Free, American women can boldly express their thoughts. They embrace the power of …