The Christian life is full of contradictions—even the advent of Christ. The all-powerful God entered this world to save us as a vulnerable, helpless baby. I don’t know anyone who likes their weaknesses, shortcomings, and fears, especially me. However, it’s those very things we loathe about […]
Category: Courage
The Power of a Woman in a Powerless State – Abigail
Why would a beautiful, young, and intelligent woman marry a foolish, selfish, and possibly older man? Maybe she lived in 1000 b.c. and she had no choice. She was a real person who lived about 1000 B.C., her name was Abigail, and she was married to […]
The Pretty Front
Thanks to big tech and covid, most of our human interactions are through social media platforms. Unfortunately, the screen and type provide a barrier allowing us to put up a pretty front and hide who we are and what’s going on. Social media is excellent for […]
The Treasure of Being There (My Covid Chronicles)
If you’ve read my blog, “Blessings From Tragedy,” you know what kind of Christmas we had this year. As I’ve been here for my mother, I’ve been surprised by the priceless treasures that I got when I came to give. Helping others through their sorrow and […]
Mother Mary & Self Pity
Most people encounter some form of self-pity at one time or another. Some seem to skip right through it; others become entangled. I’ve engaged in both. Self-pity becomes a noose around one’s neck, choking off hope and keeping a person from reaching and receiving all that […]