Enough. Have you ever said that to God? Enough suffering, Lord. I’ve had more than my fair share of trouble. When is it going to stop? Remember the trials and tribulations of Job? His near-perfect life was disrupted by trouble. Lots and lots of trouble. He lost his...


The Lure of Hard Copy
Hard copy may be going the way of 8-track tapes. Physical books are being dissed in favor of electronic formats. The cost of publishing hard copy books is increasing even as the sales of e-books climb. E-readers and tablets are competing fast and furiously, from...
Do We Need a National Day of Prayer?
I’ve received several messages on FaceBook about the President deciding not to proclaim a National Day of Prayer in May. While that’s not true, he has chosen to issue the proclamation without hosting a ceremony in the White House. However, U.S. District Judge Barbara...
Receive Ava’s weekly blog
posts & occasional
newsletters in your inbox!
You May Also Like
Outrage is Not Enough
I’ve been inundated with outrage this past week. Righteous indignation filling my social media feeds. Outrage...
Public Discourse vs. Public DisCOARSE
Social media and the evening news are both making me tired. Sad. Discouraged. Done. Today, I hit my limit. A friend...
Wildlife Warnings and Wild Life Warnings
Wildlife has been especially wild lately. Although June is barely two weeks old, a decapitated rattlesnake bit a Texas...