by Carolyn Rice | Jul 19, 2013 | Uncategorized |
Pastor Z stood behind the pew at the front of the class, looking at each one of us with a seriousness in his eyes. He told us a story of being in the military, and how he would kneel down on his bed every morning to read his Bible and pray. The other men poked fun at...
by Carolyn Rice | Jul 17, 2013 | Uncategorized |
Jesus knew the day, even if I didn’t. He’d set that day into motion and knew what would happen. Sometimes I picture him smiling on me that day. Vacation Bible school was being held at a church about two miles away from our house. My big sister’s friend went there and...
by Carolyn Rice | Jul 15, 2013 | Uncategorized |
“Another Letter? What!!?” Even though I had kept in touch with the school and tried to do everything right, still, I was getting letters from them warning me about my daughter’s absences and how it could affect her grades. She had been very sick. The policy at school...
by Carolyn Rice | Jul 12, 2013 | Uncategorized |
Once again my heart broke. I was trying to come out of my shell, but I wasn’t quite sure how. Instead of acceptance, I had met with rejection, and my heart hurt even more. I sat on my bedroom floor, and just let myself sink to the floor. Tears and sobs were all I had...
by Carolyn Rice | Jul 5, 2013 | Uncategorized |
Growth doesn’t happen overnight, it’s a process, happening little by little. I used to think I could hurry the process up. I was aware of my weakness, aware of my brokenness… and thought if I could just get enough of the word in me I would be better faster. I would...
