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Evangelizing to the Point of Being Hated...

by miss goldenrodI was listening to one of my favorite morning shows on an alternative rock station. One of the hosts was complaining about a Christian coworker who insisted on evangelizing in the workplace. He said t…
How Do You Handle Past Wounds and Fears?

by miss goldenrod Years ago, I was walking through the Detroit Zoo, passing the seal exhibit. At the time, the display for the three resident seals was nothing more than a large, rectangular pool, no better than an …
Framing the Imperfect

by miss goldenrodWhen I walk into my accounts, I try not to notice personal objects and artwork. My business is the plant, not complimenting artwork or expensive knickknacks. Yet I always find myself stopping when I s…
Who Built Your Cage?

by miss goldenrod This is Maximus, the family parakeet. In his eight years of life, he has lived with my sister, then my parents, and as of 3 months ago, me. When he was a baby, he wasn't handled much, causing him …
The Worth of the Unemployed

by miss goldenrod I was just watching a news segment on the Lehman Brothers-bankruptcy filing. ABC was shooting footage of former employees carrying out their office-belongings in bags and boxes. Coffee cups, notebook…
Enduring Growth to Later Reap Rewards

by miss goldenrodThere is something about growing one's hair out that seems to test our determination to see our goal to the end. I realize this isn't a thing that many men can relate to, so I'll try to get quickly to …
Too Proud to Trust Even God?

by miss goldenrodI knew when I began working for my company that the pay wouldn't be so great, but I figured that it was one of the checks on the balance of doing work I really enjoy. Plus, after a year on the job, my …
Faith Comes By Hearing...Not Heard It Once and Now You're Good-to-go

by miss goldenrodHe shall be like a tree firmly planted by the streams of water, ready to bring forth its fruit in its season; its leaf also shall not fade or wither. Psalm 1:3, Amp.Any scripture referencing plants has…
Could God Actually Use My Story To Help Someone Else?

by miss goldenrod"I really feel the Lord wants you to share your testimony," a co-worker said to me. She assists her husband in the running of their church and is hosting a gathering for post-college believers at the e…
The Weight of Words...

by miss goldenrod The Spirit of the Lord spoke in and by me, and His word was upon my tongue. 2 Samuel 23:2, Amp. For the past few weeks, I have felt what I can only describe as a heavy weight hanging from my writ…