This is a day of quiet. The world holds its breath. What have we done? The One who was our hope–that GOOD man–dead. If we were honest, we would say it, even if it was the last thing we ever said: He didn’t deserve it (say it)…and WE killed Him. Go ahead, try to make […]
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What the Bible really says about abuse I wrote this paper a few years ago to correct some of the common misconceptions about what the Bible says about women and their “place” in the context of dealing with abuse in the marriage. I hope it will be a comfort to those who are confused and
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My daughter wrote something the other day that I thought was beautiful. She’s gifted with words as well as photography skill. I wish I could write like that. I think there’s room for different styles of writing, of course. Hemingway’s spare prose sits on the same shelf of classic literature as Dickens’s flowery, descriptive passages.
I am full of good intentions. Good at starting projects, I’m not always so good at finishing them. Sometimes I wonder if I have some symptoms of ADHD. Some of my adult children have noticed they may deal with some ADHD symptoms, as well. For me, this can show up with difficulty finishing projects (and
I woke up as the car left the road. All I could hear was the grass swishing past as we bumped through the field, and while a part of me was aware we were about to crash—I have a dim impression of praying for God’s help while feeling totally helpless—I was merely an observer of
Anne Bradstreet (1612-1672) was the first published poet in America. Her life was hard, but she was grateful, pouring forth her gratitude in beautiful poetry that has been in print since the seedling days of our nation. As we prepare to mourn the death of our Savior on Good Friday and celebrate His resurrection on
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