I’ve heard it said the sweetest sound to our ears is our name. When someone says our name they affirm our individuality and presence. Hearing our name spoken is powerful! People experiencing life on the streets can go weeks, even months, without hearing someone speak their name. On the other hand, I am growing increasinglyContinue reading “Hearing Our Name Spoken Is Powerful!”
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How Do You See You?
Preparing for my first solo art show and working in and on a homeless ministry has yielded some interesting opportunities to learn more about who I am and more particularly, how I see myself versus how others view me. It’s a cathartic journey in many ways. In other ways, it’s been like peeling an onion—sometimesContinue reading “How Do You See You?”
Missing the Mark
I spent the other day drawing portraits. I created maybe a half dozen or so. While they were okay, they weren’t quite right. I missed the mark. But for me, that’s not unusual. I’ve spent a lifetime coloring outside the box. And when you do that, you risk missing the mark. I’m reminded of theContinue reading “Missing the Mark”
