I sit here, not knowing what to write. My newsfeeds are full of political statements. My friends are on both sides of the aisle. Many are yelling at one another and I am taken by the polar opposite opinions, each saying the exact same thing about the opposing side. The names I hear, are liar, … Continue reading What I Know
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Heartsick
Hopelessness-a state of being without hope. There is something rising up. It is crying out with a loud voice. It is the sound of pain. It is the expression of deep wounds that are festering. It is brokenness, manifested by anger. If hope deferred makes the heart sick, then our country is heartsick. We … Continue reading Heartsick
Put Down Your Sword
I have not watched the news now for nearly three weeks. You would think that I would be blissfully unaware of all that has happened in that short time. Instead, I feel as if I am in the ring with the heavyweight champion of the world being pummeled. Sucker punch after sucker punch in the … Continue reading Put Down Your Sword
Dear My African Son
Dear My African Son, When Hannah went to Africa a few years ago, I prayed God would send people into her path to watch over her there. You were one of several people who were an answer to that prayer. Little did I know at that time I would soon get to return the favor … Continue reading Dear My African Son