His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind? — John 9:2. Who sinned? Who’s at fault? Who’s to blame? Questions we hear everyday from newscasters, reporters, members of the legislature, and too many of us ordinary people. It might be okay if the purpose of the questions…
Month: March 2021
Increments
Did your father mark your growth on the doorsill, or somewhere in the house? Mine did, until I shot up more than eight inches in less than a year and suddenly was taller than him. But before my growth spurt, it seemed that I would never grow, but yet I did in what seemed slow…
Conversation That Leads To Action
It is springtime in Charlotte today, although the temperature is still very cold, to say the least. At least the sun is shining, and I suspect within a few days flowers will emerge and trees will blossom. This spring is different than any I can remember because of the good news about vaccinations and the…
Reunite With Family/Friends
Suzy commented the other day that since we are fully vaccinated, “I feel like I have to reintroduce myself to friends.” I don’t know if you feel that way, but I do sense that I need to play catch up with friends, but more importantly with family. In some cases, I haven’t seen some of…
Age of Immediacy
We live in an age of immediacy – immediate deliveries, immediate communication. But the work of justice takes time. There will be moments of doubt and difficulty. And that means you need to find your rock, your inspiration…And just as the Lord will carry us, we must be prepared to carry one another, and lift…