Over the Fence
(written Mar., ‘07)
I sit in my little backyard paradise
Reminiscent of the Carribean
Taking a deep breathe
I blow away my cares
But only for a moment
As hell breaks out just over the fence
Crashing into my dreams
Yelling and cursing are the daily songs
Sung almost within my reach
The sound of a window shattering
A boys’ crying turns into rage
That [...]
Posted on September 4th, 2007 by Laurie
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(written March, ‘06)
We recently all filled out a mid-year evaluation of our discipleship house experience over the last six months and quickly realized we’ve passed that point when all the excitement of this new venture has worn off. The reality and mess of living in community has set in, leaving some disillusioned with self and [...]
Posted on September 4th, 2007 by Laurie
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(Written March 8, 2007)
It seems that every day is a lesson in loving my neighbor. Sometimes it is the neighbor at the end of my street, who looks the other way when I greet her; sometimes it is my neighbor in our Discipleship House community, who seems very different than me; sometimes it is my [...]
Posted on September 4th, 2007 by Laurie
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