Spiritually, things were dismal in a city where I needed Hope. And I was in a crash course, learning how to appreciate the heart-shattering protection of discernment.

Free will won’t let him walk away; not permanently.

I rushed over to his apartment as soon as he called. It was only about five minutes from where I lived, but I couldn’t get there fast...

How do you not feel flawed? How do you not feel inadequate? How do you explain that being loved isn't enough?