What Turkey Buzzards Taught Me About Redemption
One humid morning, I laced up my running shoes and hit my favorite path. I was training for a marathon and needed to log ten miles that day. Just before reaching my turnaround point, I noticed something odd—dozens of turkey buzzards perched in the trees above me. They...Reaching for the Hem: The Journey to a New Name
When I was born, my parents named me after my grandmother—Betty Malady. “Betty” is a sweet name, one that makes you think of donuts and strawberry shortcake. And Nanny lived up to her name in every way. But for a little girl surrounded by classmates named Karen,...The Invitation
He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds. (Psalm 147:3 NLT) I wanted to groan when the speaker claimed, “Some wounds will never fully heal this side of heaven.” I glanced around. Did anyone else feel the urge to jump up and walk out? “But...Healing the Father Wound
“If your heart is broken, you’ll find GOD right there; if you’re kicked in the gut, he’ll help you catch your breath.” Psalm 34:18 (The Message) My relationship with my dad always seemed to be all or nothing. Whenever he picked my brother, sister, and me up for our...About Betty
