I remember a day many years ago when our not-easily-moved-to tears teenage daughter was crying. We hated to see her in emotional pain after breaking up with her boyfriend. We were sad that she was sad, but we also were experiencing other emotions simultaneously – relief and hope. We sympathized, but we felt…
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After Christmas Re-Do
After the busyness of the holiday season, it’s time to pull back and regroup. For me, that means decluttering, then putting out a few white accessories mixed with plants and wood pieces to calm my space and my brain. I think white is soothing. (As long as it isn’t rugs or sofas! I could never…
Unimpressive
Two childless old people and a young unwed mother from a low-income family. Not exactly power players on the world stage. No one could have guessed that they would change the course of human history. You or I wouldn’t have picked these three to be in the forefront of a mighty movement. The old couple’s …
Toward Dawn
I wonder why we celebrate All Hallows Eve, but forget about All Hallows Day, also known as All Saints Day? Many have difficulty believing in God, but few have trouble admitting there is evil. No one can deny the darkness, the death, the war, the destruction, the loss in the world and in our personal…
The Path of Peace
“I married a monster.” I was shocked and saddened to hear an acquaintance thus describe her marriage. I love to hear people’s stories! I mean stories of their lives, more than just an anecdote or two. But yesterday after that life story, I couldn’t shake the sadness. Listening was painful, and my mind couldn’t let…