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 …
Tag: hope
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…
In a Perfect World
A fetching photo of a teenage boy and his cow snuggled together for a much-needed nap at a state fair went viral this week. Nothing unusual looking about the teen or the heifer. What was winsome was the loving relationship so evident in the photo. The image captured closeness and trust between the two. Our…
So Be It
It’s still winter here. Cold rain. It’s hailed three times today. Cold wind. Record-breaking precipitation and low temperatures each month since October and it’s mid-May now. I hear a lot of comments about the weather when I’m out and about. You’d guess they are pretty negative comments, and you’d be right. I have to admit…
Eden
This week I read an intriguing article about a man called the “lion whisperer”. A photo portrayed the man peacefully walking in the African bush accompanied by two lions at his side. If you’re like me, you’d say, “Awww. I wish I could do that!” So why is it that we’re drawn to the peaceful…