Because today is Chocolate Milkshake Day, our Sunday Scribblings prompt for this week is Milkshake. If you decide to write a post based on this week’s prompt, be sure to go back here and share your link so everyone can see how you interpreted things! Here’s what I did with it… I'm gonna be honest... I am feeling … Continue reading Milkshake
Fear
Pain
What’s your response when someone you love is hurting? The pain I’m referring to isn’t a physical one. It’s not as if you just saw your best friend trip over their own feet and skin their knee. If it were me watching that happen, there’s a good chance I’d laugh. Sure, I’d ask if they … Continue reading Pain
Ashley’s Challenge
Name: Jess Setting: Waterfall in the forest Object: A spoon Emotion: Fear He was having a hard time catching his breath. But that's because he was finding zero opportunities to stop or even slow down. What was supposed to be a simple hiking trip that led into a simple camping trip had become a slightly … Continue reading Ashley’s Challenge
Rewatching Buffy – Episodes 10, 11, & 12
Welcome to Rewatching Buffy, the part of the blog where I rewatch Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Each Tuesday evening, you’re invited to join me as I attempt to rediscover what made me love this show 20 years ago. This week we come to the end of season one! Which is kind of great, because Buffy, … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episodes 10, 11, & 12
Let’s Go, Sugarbeet
Yesterday, my friend Caitlyn offered to provide a writing prompt to some folks on Twitter. I accepted the challenge. She gave me the first sentence. The rest was up to me... "Let's go, sugarbeet," he said and snapped on the light. He was holding two duffle bags, one very light, the other very heavy. It … Continue reading Let’s Go, Sugarbeet
His Eye Is On the Sparrow
I'm not really sure why I act surprised when God comes through and provides for my needs when all seems lost. It's happened time and again. Maybe it's in my nature to doubt. I know it's my nature to try and rely on myself first, even though I know I should go to Him first. … Continue reading His Eye Is On the Sparrow
Honor Those Who Fear the Lord
My pastor, Jeff, issued a challenge on his blog. His post focused on honoring the people in his life who fear the Lord. As he explained it, these are the people who have pushed him closer to Christ throughout his life. His challenge to readers was to think about people who fear the Lord and … Continue reading Honor Those Who Fear the Lord
Freaking Out
This morning, before the sun rose, I woke up to make a trip to the bathroom. This is a normal thing. I stand up, a little disoriented from the fact that I've just opened my eyes for the first time in several hours. It's still fairly dark, but I know my way around the place … Continue reading Freaking Out
Dangerous
The girl ran as fast as her feet would carry her over the uneven ground. She knew that her unseen assailant was not far behind. She knew that looking back would cause her to slow down, but she wanted to see how much of a lead she had on the Bad Man. Was it a … Continue reading Dangerous
The Single Guy vs. the Yellow Streak
The following account is based on actual events which occurred a number of years ago. He hadn't seen the Girl in the White SUV in nearly two weeks. She had been back to the bank once since the day she thanked him for the card he had sent. However, that fateful day was the Single … Continue reading The Single Guy vs. the Yellow Streak
The Confusing Middle 