My son came to me not too long ago wearing his emotions on his sleeves about some things that had been said to him at school. Not knowing exactly what to say I began to recall in my mind some childhood memories that paralyzed me emotionally for quite some time. My name is Kortney. With a... Continue Reading →
That’s My Dawg!
Back in the day I had a nickname; K-Dawg! How it happened I don't know. But all through high school and on into my college years there was a small circle of people who used this nickname to get my attention. It really became a name of association. Affection. Endearment. Reserved for a special breed... Continue Reading →
Out of Bounds
Sports have boundaries for a reason! Many sports such as football, basketball, and soccer play on a rectangular field with clearly marked boundaries that signify the areas that are in bounds and out of bounds for the field of play. And there are rules and penalties to govern the game when the ball is moved... Continue Reading →
Sinners, Saints & Pharisees
Sinners, Saints & Pharisees. Jesus often engaged in conversations with people who had various backgrounds and worldviews attaching themselves to some particular social status. For some it was a social stygma. And for others a social crest. The sinners were rebellious. Or seen as outcasts. Maligned by their past. A sum of their failures. Living... Continue Reading →
Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day weekend! A weekend full of excitement and anticipation. First off, football is here! My guys wear red & black and they have been anticipating this day for 9 months! Redemption. Revenge. Whatever you want to call it, they're hungry! Whether your favorite team is wearing red, orange, crimson, or gold; one thing is certain,... Continue Reading →