The Lesson of Second Place

Second place. In high school, I finished second in my graduating class. And while that may seem like an accomplishment, and I was indeed proud of it– still, it was second place. Not first. In college, I auditioned to be an emcee for a special show. I encouraged...

Midnight Prayer

Midnight Prayer It is not simply For evening breeze, Dark pond, lustrous inky Sky, hum of crickets, Cool grass, evensong Of creatures, that she Emerges. It is the lure Of soul awakening, Nudging, prodding, Drawing her into depths Visible only at night. She Roams...

Nothing on Earth

If it were not for the promise he gave to make all things new, she would see no hope. In all the wanderings of her heart, she kept this promise near. When her mistakes brought her to her knees, and she hung her head in shame, he made her heart new, taking the pain...

Lessons from the Tree Maker

I love trees and I love autumn. The autumn tree is a glorious vision, with its rich colors and striking beauty. Indeed, don’t we travel for miles to enjoy the spectacular view of an autumn landscape? After a season of rich green, the autumn tree bursts forth in...