The Legacy of our Brothers and Sisters
President Gerald Ford officially recognized February as Black History Month in 1976, calling upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” I lived during the era of despicable racism and marginalization against Black Americans. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “dream”…
She Laughs. He Laughs. They Laugh.
There is a woman in the Bible who is described as “being clothed with strength and dignity”, and here’s the part that really gets to me – “she laughs without fear of the future.” (Proverbs 31:25). I want to be that woman. I think we all long to be described like her, but I’m not…
The Legacy of Billy Graham
These were some of the headlines of news releases yesterday: From U.S. News: “Billy Graham, America’s pastor, has died”; From CNN: “Billy Graham, whose ‘matchless voice changed the lives of millions,’ dies at 99; NBC News: “Billy Graham, evangelist, pastor and counselor to presidents, dead at age 99”. No words of defamation. No words of…
Happy Birthday, Mom! You Sure Make Me Want to Up My Game!
Today is my sweet mother-in-law’s 94th birthday. It’s such a good time to express my love and gratitude for her — especially because if it weren’t for the love that she and Dad had for each other, then their precious gift of their son to me would never have been. Mom’s life represents my life…