I’m changing my name and moving to Puerto Rico. I am, henceforth, going to be called Angelica Diaz and my address will be 123 Calle de La Playa. Worry makes even a sunny day seem grey and foreboding. It makes me want to pack a bag and just put distance between myself and my problems….
Tag: prayer
A Prayer for the Addict
You aren’t sweet but somehow you rot teeth. You bought my neighbor an Acura SUV and I’m still driving a 2003 Galant. You’re a cold blooded killer. You make people broke and desperate. You tear apart families and friendships. You make evil people rich and sick people sicker. You shatter the future with cheap fulfillment…
Lost Cats, Car-Jackers, and Angels from Michigan
Two weeks ago my little cat was curled up next to me in bed. I was depressed because AshCap had moved to Tanzania. I looked down at Sebastian and said, “Well, at least I still have you.” Famous last words. That mofo disappeared a week later and I haven’t seen him since last Tuesday. So,…
While You Were Studying
I’m not sure how I didn’t end up pregnant in high school. I wasn’t the nice Christian girl who prayed around the flagpole. I was the girl who skipped school and wasn’t very particular about who she slept with. It was exciting to me and I felt grown up and desirable. My relationships lasted for…
Guard-rails, bumpers, and airbags
I’m not good at being patient. I hate waiting rooms. Long lines make me die a little inside. Slow loading time on Facebook? Ain’t nobody got time for that. I want what I want when I want it. Now would be terrific. If you are an instant gratification junkie like I am, the following eight…
He Is Good
Psalm 16 A prayer[a] of David. 1 Protect me, God, for the only safety I know is found in the moments I seek You. 2 I told You, Eternal One, “You are my Lord, for the only good I know in this world is found in You alone.” 3 The beauty of faith-filled people encompasses me. They are true,…
A New Chapter
I paced back and forth on my parents’ porch yesterday while they were at church. I could have gone with them, but I’m not a Methodist and their pastor has a slight speech impediment so all I can think while I’m there is “Shufferin Shuccotash”. I’m easily distracted. I wasn’t just pacing. I was praying….
A Little Experiment
Here is my challenge, to you, Shaniqua. This week, before you head out the door, pray for God to put you in the right place at the right time. Pray for amazing, God -sized things to happen. Some of my best God moments come from prayers like these and I end up: -Being offered a…
Living Well 