The Darker the Night, the More Crucial our Light
I stay away from crime shows or just about anything “dark” in nature. Well, up until the last three weeks and I have been in binge mode as I watched the LIVE proceedings of a quadruple homicide in a small town in North Dakota. My cousin who calls me Auntie Donna is North Dakota’s Assistant…
What’s Your Name?
Another song blast from the past. “What’s your name? Is it Mary or Sue? What’s your name? Do I stand a chance with you? It’s so hard to find a personality with charms like yours for me. Ooh-ee, ooh-ee, ooh-ee!” I’m grinning from ear to ear as I remember the sweet and tender, but sometimes…
Turning from the Dark to the Light
Turning from the Dark to the LightThere you are – the unlit candle. You don’t sense even a flicker of light OR of hope. You’re sick and tired of the disappointments – the confusion, rejection, and pain. You’re fed up with it all – whatever that “all” represents. You’ve been let down, broken down, and…
Come Out, Christians, Wherever You Are
Just wondering if you heard about the tens of thousands of Christians who converged on Washington D.C. last weekend? No news reports about looting, vandalism, calls to “burn it down”, no acts of violence and destruction? That’s because the tens of thousands of Christians came to pray for our nation. Worship, prayers, humility and repentance…
Okay! I’m Done. Winter Can Be Over.
Winter is one of my favorite seasons. I look forward to its arrival every year. Cozy fire in the fireplace, wrapping up in a blankie, hot coffee (well, that’s any time of the year). The practical truth — no yard maintenance costs and utility bills go way down. I love the excuse “It’s too cold…
Would You Be Impeached if You Were President?
It doesn’t matter which teams you root for in this world. Integrity should be a standard we value more than winning. We look for integrity in our preachers, teachers, and medical professionals. We would appreciate integrity in our lawyers, but we demand integrity from the lawyers on the other side of the table. We want…
Letting Our Christmas Joy Be About the Joy-Giver
Here we are – smack dab in the middle of Christmas time – only 13 more days until the presents are all unwrapped, we’re eating our Christmas breakfast and some of us are singing “Happy Birthday, Jesus”! When I was a very young child, I was taught, like many children, that Christmas Eve was special…
Amping Up Our “Little” Light Wattage
Here at Children’s Hospital, it’s an early, busy morning for radiology, fractures, and casting. Kids will be kids, and getting fractured and broken bones come with the territory. We see young gymnasts and cheerleaders who take an awkward tumble, athletes who fall the wrong way, and everyday mishaps at home. I love being here and…
A Fragrance That Leaves You Wanting More
As I made my way to my second-row seat at church last Sunday, I couldn’t help but notice this exquisite floral masterpiece at the altar. Not only was I taken with the enormity of the arrangement and the vast array of colorful flowers and greenery, but the fragrant aroma of the flowers filled the air.…
Christmas Lights and the Light of the World
Is it just me, or am I seeing more homes lit up with twinkling Christmas lights this year? Hopefully, it means the Christmas spirit is catching hold of people’s hearts and they’re desiring their “lights” to shine brightly! I know most people are adding to the festivity of Christmas and don’t consider the lights they’re…