Category Archives: Tough Conversations
Thoughts on Good Friday.
This world is broken. That was my thought the other evening. A seventh grade girl sat in the passenger side of my vehicle. Her mother stood at her side as they both wept over the storms of life. It’s a familiar story that … Continue reading
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Fathers and Daughters
Last week, before our girls Bible Study at Cypress creek, a couple of 5th grade girls and I were sitting around talking, waiting for a few more girls to show up. I asked Leia if she’d talked to her dad … Continue reading
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“I’m used to it.”
Yesterday, Ty told me his mom was back in jail. Again. Ty is 12. I’ve known him since he was 6. She’s been in and out of jail that whole time. His dad split the moment he found out he … Continue reading
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Marriage blessing
Wednesday I had something happen for the first time, though I’m sure it won’t be the last. One of my college-age girls asked me if I could go to lunch with her and her boyfriend. They are talking about getting … Continue reading
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“I feel safe talking to you.”
Somedays, I never really know what I’m going to encounter. On Tuesday, we held our boys Bible study at NGV. While we were playing around, a fifth grade boy who is friends with one of the guys showed up. He … Continue reading
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