We’re in the season of Lent, a great time to reflect on the value of forgiveness. Aside from having been instructed to forgive one another, it turns out there are health benefits of forgiveness. My historical fiction about Mary Brewster is ready to introduce to the world, which is keeping me busy. Heads up – watch your e-mail box for a link to where you can get a special introductory pre-book launch special deal next […]
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Modern Hero – Desmond Tutu
We’ve lost several cultural heroes in recent weeks: Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Betty White, and now Sidney Poitier. The heroes we select guide our lives as surely as the Star of Bethlehem guided the Magi to the newborn Christ-child. Where we end up on a trip depends on which signs we follow. Pick the wrong sign and end up someplace you didn’t intend to go. Desmond Tutu was a hero worth following. His contributions toward peace […]
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When not to do unto others as they have done unto you.
As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. (Col.3: 12-13) When Terri Roberts heard the sirens she wondered what was going on. Nothing much ever happened in her small rural community. Then her husband Chuck called and told her to meet […]
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Welcome to Gridlock USA
Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing. (Luke 23:34) If you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you yours. (Matthew 6:14) Jesus had a few favorite topics he talked about all the time. The defenseless. Welcoming strangers. He didn’t talk much about politics. He was more interested in relationships. He talked a lot about relationships between Creator and created; neighbors and enemies; leaders and […]
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