I saw the movie Selma over the weekend. I was both deeply moved and greatly horrified. The theater was packed. The woman sitting to my left was a stranger to me. She was African-American. I noticed we both cried at the same points in the movie. I just think our tears may have been for different reasons.… Continue reading MLK Day 2015
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Seriously?
I'm not even a hard-core Dallas Cowboy's fan. I love watching them. I always have. I'm just not an over-the-top, paint my face blue, wear a Staubach jersey kind of fan. But even I had a major problem with what happened yesterday. We Cowboy's fans were robbed of a first down, maybe even a touchdown, on… Continue reading Seriously?
The Gift of Normal
I'd just like to say "whew" now that the intense frenzy of the holidays is behind us. This year seemed especially full (in a good way) of decorating; family and friends gatherings; gift exchanges of all kinds; two out-of-town college graduation celebrations; 17 church services in 10 days (I'm not even kidding); welcoming our college… Continue reading The Gift of Normal
Light in the Darkness
A couple of nights ago, it was cold and rainy here...and dark too. Our family was snuggled up by the fire watching a Christmas special and making our holiday to-do lists. Actually, it was more like a to-do chart. Our doorbell rang and we looked at each other, startled. It seemed too late for our… Continue reading Light in the Darkness
Joy!
I have a friend who has taught me about joy. She's shown me that God gives us joy when we least expect it; often despite our circumstances. Because she loves joy so much, she's incredibly easy to buy for. Anything with the word joy on it delights her. This year for Christmas I bought her… Continue reading Joy!
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