Faith is not being sure where you are going, but going anyway. A Journey without maps. — Frederick Buechner Yesterday I spoke to a Rotary Club in Charlotte. Given my life’s journey, it is hard to pinpoint what an audience wants to hear — Politics, Football, Writing Novels, Sabbatical, Organ Transplants, etc. — the list…
Healing The Body And the Soul — Part of God’s Trifecta
Jesus went through Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and curing every disease and every sickness among the people. — Matthew 4:23 Reading the above passage I’m reminded that as a follower I am to walk in Christ’s steps including healing. Now I’m no doctor or nurse, I’d be a…
Orange Moon Is Rising
After the kids and grandkids had gone to bed, Suzy and I sat on the porch discussing the week. The sky was completely dark, but as we looked out a small orange light appeared on what we thought was the beach and it became brighter and brighter. We soon realized that off in the horizon…
Maundy Thursday — When Men Betray
This day is remembered for betrayals, denials, abandonments, and loss. So much so that we forget the message that is handed out at the last supper — a promise of eternal love, forever presence, and forgiveness. Having written a novel about betrayal, “When Men Betray”, does not make me an expert on betrayal, but just…
Life is No Crystal Stair
Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair — Langston Hughes, Mother to Son It is hard to believe that Lent is coming to an end. We feel closer to God, better about ourselves, and its okay to be a little self-righteous. The mother in Langston Hughes poem concludes. “but all the the time I’se been climbin’.” Despite all…