Two scenes: Scene 1: A man and woman standing in shame, holding haphazardly sewn fig leaves over their naked bodies. Around them slithers the devil-indwelt snake listening to God pronouncing judgment on their sin. The first prophecy God speaks is to the Devil, his voice ringing through the garden of Eden. "And I will put … Continue reading Dance in October
Author: oliveswan
Tax, Tithe, and Treasure
Income Tax Day rapidly approaches, and I admit that I have put off doing my taxes this year longer than I should have. Usually I finish filing by the middle of March then I just wait for the ocean of refund money to flood my bank account. Sorry, I exaggerate. My refunds are … Continue reading Tax, Tithe, and Treasure
Daddy’s Girl
A soft, yellow glow illuminated the stove in the kitchen at midnight, the only light in the house. Tiny footsteps pattered down the hall and a pair of blue eyes peeked around the doorway. Across the suburbs, other three-year-olds slept in their beds, but not I. During maple syrup season, my father stayed up late … Continue reading Daddy’s Girl
Seasonal Thoughts Part 2
Nope, it's not about winter, fall, summer, or spring. What? How is this possible? A seasonal thought that is not about a season? Because I'm talking about the best season...ing. Salt! Now, if you know anything about salt, you know that it is a preservative. Growing up in the church and going to the Christian … Continue reading Seasonal Thoughts Part 2
Seasonal Thoughts Part 1
Last week, in the throws of an anthropomorphic fit, I gave personalities to the months of the year. January: cold-hearted February: schizophrenic March: bipolar April: melancholy That's as far as I got for now, but I'll finish the rest of them as the year goes on. Anyway, it got me to thinking about spring. After … Continue reading Seasonal Thoughts Part 1
Being a Mary in a Martha World
What would we think about a bride who scurries around for months perfecting every detail of her wedding -- the flowers in the bouquet, the beautiful dress, the guest list, the party favors, the type of candle for the unity candle -- but never spends time with her future groom? And if she does spend … Continue reading Being a Mary in a Martha World
Beautiful Deception
A small amount of falling snow had accumulated as I drove home from work a few nights ago. At one point, my eye caught the snow as little wisps danced across the pavement in a distinctly serpentine fashion, back and forth the snow weaved, leaving delicate flakes behind in its wake. After a few seconds, … Continue reading Beautiful Deception
Fruit from the Olive Tree 