by Denise Pass | Sep 13, 2026
Have you ever watched a potter work with clay? Or have you ever tried to make pottery? Admittedly, I am truly NOT good at crafts or artwork, so my pottery wasn’t much to behold, but it taught me something. The clay spins while the potter’s hands press,...
by Denise Pass | Sep 13, 2026
With a hint of arrogance, the “gentleman” made a less-than-favorable statement about my work without even looking at it. Then he went on to say I was selected for a position because I was a woman and the company I worked for had to meet a quota. Yes, this...
by Denise Pass | Sep 7, 2026
We talk about hurt a lot when it comes to shame, but what if the way out is honor? Our natural response is often “Why should I honor someone who didn’t honor me?” It’s a fair question. But perhaps we’re asking the wrong one. What if honor isn’t...
by Denise Pass | Sep 7, 2026
Roots have a funny way of exposing themselves when least expected. In our driveway, there is a massive root from a tree that decided it was time to break through the asphalt in all its glory. Yeah, not so pretty. This got me thinking about other ugly roots that seem...
by Denise Pass | Aug 29, 2026
Have you ever walked away from a relationship wondering: What is wrong with me? Maybe someone stopped calling. A friendship changed. A family member rejected you. Someone you loved chose someone else. How do you love when rejection feels so personal? You tried to...