Age is no barrier to learning or wisdom. Even the youngest among us can offer profound insights. My daughter Kelley lives in Western North Carolina where the whole area from a major city to small towns were devastated by Hurricane Helene. I was talking to her about her losses and the damage in her area.…
Month: October 2024
Kings and Kindness
Alice Cary’s timeless quote, “There’s nothing so kingly as kindness, and nothing so royal as truth,” encapsulates an ideal leadership standard that seems increasingly elusive in today’s political landscape. While experience, qualifications, and political affiliations are important factors, they should not overshadow the essential qualities of kindness, empathy, and truthfulness. Unfortunately, our political discourse has…
Happy Anniversary — 3000 Posts
Over two decades ago, as a Lenten practice, I began penning meditations for my family and a select circle of friends. Little did I know that this humble endeavor would evolve into a journey of words and faith that would span thousands of posts and connect me with a global community. Thanks to the technological…
Go In Peace
Daughter, your faith has made you well, go in peace. — Luke 8:48. Luke 8:48 is a poignant moment in the Gospel, rich with meaning and symbolism. Jesus’ use of the term “daughter” immediately positions the woman within a community. She has been isolated and stigmatized due to her condition, but Jesus’ words bring her…
Go To the Other Side
Jesus’ simple command, “Let us go across to the other side of the lake,” (Luke 8:22) seems innocuous enough, a peaceful afternoon outing perhaps. But the context reveals a deeper meaning. In those days, the other side of the lake was home to the Gentiles, a people considered unclean and separate from the Jews. It…