Every culture values women’s beauty. When I was a child, we girls played with Barbie dolls dressing them in pretty clothes and accessories. I first became aware of fashion and who was thought to be lovely in the era of Twiggy. For those too young to have heard of her, she was a young…
Tag: gentleness
Wisdom
Every day we’re reminded how broken and sad our world is. It creeps into our hearts and weighs us down. And woe to those already in pain physically or emotionally, for now we’re reminded that the whole world is hurting. Today more than ever we need the comfort of the Scriptures which have offered hope…
Annoyed
Ever been annoyed by a friend or family member who you like, but some parts of their personality just rub you the wrong way? You recognize their positive character traits and you appreciate the things they do for others, but one of their quirks turns you off. We have a choice when someone’s fault bothers…
Shepherd, Lamb, and Lion
Summer, 1955. A single mom struggles to make a life for herself and her pre-schooler after leaving her unfaithful husband. A shirttail relative takes her in until she can figure out what to do. She decides to swallow her pride and go home to her recently widowed mother in another city. She holds her head…
Cousin Reunion
A few days ago I went to a cousin reunion. There were only four of us meeting in a city two and a half days journey from two of the cousins and half a day’s trip from the other two. This event has triggered thoughts about life, death, and legacy. Life, in that it…