The "Jubilee"

It’s not like Cherries Jubilee. It sounds far more sweet and cheerful than I am. It’s actually an idea I discovered in the Bible.

“This fiftieth year is sacred—it is a time of freedom and of celebration when everyone will receive back their original property, and slaves will return home to their families.” Leviticus 25:10

This is my story of second chances, healing, finding hope, and learning to dream again. Sometimes we’re lucky enough—or God is gracious enough—to allow us to have a second chance at happiness after we’ve made some pretty stupid mistakes. I’ve made my fair share in this lifetime, and I’m probably not finished with them yet. But despite the wrong turns I’ve taken along the journey of life, God has stayed by my side and led me into a better time and place.

Luckily, I didn’t have to wait until the fiftieth year. I’m not quite that old yet—despite the blaze my husband set on my birthday cake. I’ve still got about a decade and a half before I get to the fiftieth year… But God has given me the chance to try again now to listen to His call for my life and to obey it.

So, I'm going to chase the dream of sharing my heart and soul through the written word. For real, this time. Really...

If you had a second chance in life, what would you do with it?