“I don’t like Christmas.” When my seven-year-old son said those words, I was floored. I didn’t know how to answer him. Who doesn’t like Christmas? With family visits, fabulous food, and giving and receiving gifts,
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What’s the Point?
Three millenniums later, we walk this earth to live out the same objective as David. To faithfully serve God’s purposes (not ours) in our own circle of influence, for this generation – for the glory of God.
Read moreLessons From a Broken Doorknob
There’s something about community or interdependence that we miss when think we should be able to do life by ourselves.
Read moreAbbo’s Alley
But Abbo’s plans would take place over time, and not without a struggle. Patience plus friendships equals a lasting legacy. That’s what I’ve learned from Abbo. He had a dream and he would not let it die. The main way he did this, was to cultivate more than flowers–he cultivated friendships…
Read moreFreedom to Do or Not to Do
Freedom has a whole new meaning this year. For years, freedom meant the ability to say what you want, worship how you want and choose those you wanted to govern you. Those freedoms are still
Read moreThe Goodness and Love of my Father
When goodness and love fill a father’s gigantic heart… With Father’s Day approaching, childhood memories remind me how blessed I am to say I had a kind and generous dad. The goodness and love of
Read moreMom’s Never-Failing Gift
I had settled into my dorm room, survived the first few weeks of life away from home, and established a routine for classes and study. With a mixture of excitement and uncertainty, I looked forward
Read moreHappy Mother’s Day
My friend Jaye hates Mother’s Day. It’s because she isn’t one. Not that she doesn’t like kids or couldn’t get pregnant. No, it’s because Jaye never married and refused to have a child without having
Read moreMy Mother’s Way
My mother’s way… or bust? “She had a way with food, gardens, and men.” Aunt Millie’s smile always widened as she told stories about my mother’s ways. I recalled many nostalgic stories while driving to
Read moreTwelve Ways to Stay Afloat in a Sea of Responsibility
“You can’t care for others if you don’t take care of yourself.” I often heard and said this during my social work career. Little did I realize how relevant that information would eventually become in
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