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Random Thoughts – 2
I seem to have little energy for creative thought these days. Hopefully that energy will return on Nov. 3 when we have elected Joe Biden, an honest, decent, compassionate man who does have the skill to function as president, to … Continue reading
Random Thoughts
“We tend to run around trying to solve the problems of our world while anxiously avoiding confrontation with that reality wherein our problems find their deepest roots: our own selves. In many ways we are like the busy executive who … Continue reading
From My Reading – August
“Trevor Hudson shared about seeing a neighbor moving bricks in his driveway. Being Trevor’s only day off, he hoped the neighbor would decline his polite offer to help. Instead, Trevor went home four hours and many bricks later. That Sunday … Continue reading
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We are Safe
(This devotional first appeared in the July, August, September 2013 issue of Words of Hope. It is reprinted with permission. Each day in 2020 and beyond we need to remember the magnificent claim of the writer of Hebrews as paraphrased by James … Continue reading
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From My Reading – July
“‘The Devil can cite Scripture for his purpose,’ says Shakespeare, and you can just see him standing up there with his paunch and his black robe citing it. As somebody once said, comparing the church to Noah’s ark, if it … Continue reading
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We Always Have a Choice
Well, I have arrived at my husband’s antiquated computer, figured out my Word Press password, and am here ready to post. It has been a long journey. One day a week ago or more ago, I logged off my computer … Continue reading
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The Tracks We Leave
He knocked on my back door with authority. He was was wearing a backwards baseball cap, a T-shirt, and khaki cargo shorts.”My name’s Daniel. Are you expecting a delivery from Meijer?” he asked. I nodded. “Can you bring the bags … Continue reading
Confessions of a Racist (White Privilege – 2)
This is the second of two posts on White Privilege that I have re-posted today. This one was written in 2013. Each post rings very true in today’s world. I hope both posts challenge and encourage you. This morning I … Continue reading
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