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My mother lies in her nursing-home bed, her upper body and head elevated. I sit beside her bed, reading her a psalm. She knows who I am, and she watches me, but not with delight.

Newborn: Search for a parent’s love

Post published:June 22, 2025
Post category:My Story Trauma and Grief
Post last modified:August 20, 2026

Mama’s story ended where it should have begun, after so many tries to rewrite the start. And both of us still looking for a parent’s love.

Black-and-white back view of three violinists playing their parts in a symphony concerto

Your unique voice

Post published:February 9, 2013
Post category:From: The Elijah Blessing
Post last modified:November 12, 2025

You have an instrument. You have a voice. Be blessed to stay before God as he teaches you. Be blessed to play your part.

A paved path, shaded by large, leafy trees. I walked this path in 2011, with other Christians who did not see me, or treat me, as a person.

The path to personhood

Post published:November 9, 2011
Post category:From: What About Women?
Post last modified:March 16, 2024

I am a person. For a long time, though, other people didn't see me as one.