A Story A few weeks ago I left my daughter at Vacation Bible School. Walking away from her caused me to crumple in the van, a mess of panic with flashbacks and fear. She was entirely safe. But my heart was in agony. _______________ What Happened? Nothing out of the ordinary had taken place. On Monday morning I had […]
Childhood Sexual Abuse
I want to have a conversation about the incidence, prevalence and danger of childhood sexual abuse. I want to have this conversation with each other, with our spouses, with our churches, with our friends, and with our children. It is not a fun conversation; it can rile our nerves and put fear in our bellies. But […]
Letter To My Teenage Self
I simply love Emily Freeman’s blog Chatting At The Sky, and I have been deeply moved by the letters I’ve read at her current link up. Here is my own letter to the teenage me: Ah Harmony, I look back at you and I love. It was such fun to be you. You of the imagination, […]