I was having a discussion with a good friend of mine about war. The Iraq war, specifically, but then later the notion of war, in general. She was saying that war is a part of life and that in the end times everyone will need to be willing to die for something. This began me …
A Lesson from the Sunrise
I'm currently away at a conference in Ocean City, MD and in addition to the all-day sessions, thinktanks and roundtables I'm participating in, I am also finding a little time to just sit back and...well, breathe. In fact, I was standing on my tiny balcony this morning and I looked at the ocean on one …
Right thing/Wrong time
How many times has God promised us something and then when it appears that the promise is going to be fulfilled, everything fails? I've been there more times than I really care to admit. But what I realize is that the failure is not in the promise. God didn't suddenly change His mind and retract …
From Good to Great
The one quality that I believe is most critical for a writer (particularly a Kingdom writer) to have is the ability to NOT take yourself seriously. To be personally unaffected but yet still deeply impacted by the journey, I find, is the best course.Writers who can stand outside of an ever-evolving environment; both observant and …
A Poetic Look at 2 Approaches to Life
I wonder if the river races to the ocean eager to be swallowed by the vastness of its symbiotic reception; determined to reach a oneness that it could never find in its travels alone.Or does the river flow slowly and methodically through even the hardest of terrains; through mountains, valleys, hills and such; always knowing …
Like a child
Remember when you were younger...maybe in middle school or high school...and you found yourself liking someone so much that they were all you thought about? I remember some of my first "loves" in high school and how I would daydream about them and our future together. I would dare to say that I loved them. …
Divine Transactions
For a long time, I've been very self-centered. Even in my selflessness, I've been self-centered, if that makes any sense.Yeah, Yeah, Yeah...I'm stressed out alot. I'm dealing with alot. I've gained weight and back trouble because of my stress but guess what? Most of my stress comes from a lack of self care, poorly maintaining …
Writing for Hire/Higher
There is a difference between Tracey circa last week and Tracey, 2/18/08. I think I've turned a bit of a corner in my faith and in my growth.Last week was all about me. Me, me, me. Losing the book deal, car needing $500 of work, blah, blah blah.Then, the beginning of revelation came on Valentine's …
HeARTtalk - Healing Through Art and Story 