Addiction – Sarah Dixon Young

Coleridge’s Death in Life

*This article was written for the Oct. 23, 2025 edition of the Devils Lake Journal.

The prophet Jeremiah watched the young men of his generation trudge up into the hills to worship a delusion. Lots of young men traveled the paths up into the high places around Israel. They wanted to worship an idol that would guarantee their health, wealth, and well-being. They all lost their way. The idol consumedContinue reading “Delusions”

I Thirst

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The Fine Wine

A woman darted out from the shoulder of the road. My husband slowed down to try to avoid hitting her. She still bumped into the side of the van. We rolled down the window. “Please,” she sobbed, “please. I need a ride.” We told her we would drop off our children at home and comeContinue reading “The Fine Wine”

The Prison of Pot

It was 11:30 one night when my dogs started barking. A group of five boys was walking up the driveway. They called out to me, and I recognized them. I called the dogs, and the boys walked up to the house. They often came to play basketball or eat a meal. My mind raced toContinue reading “The Prison of Pot”