Political ads are out in full force. If we want to learn something unseemly about a candidate, we can simply turn on our TV. I am living in a battleground state. Outside money is pouring in. A truth meter on every ad would help. I yearn for the election to be over. Meanwhile […]
Several months ago I was challenged to put into concise form an answer to my “Why Jesus?” It was to be an elevator speech. One that could pop out of my mouth when asked, “What is there about Jesus that is so important to you?” I found the answer difficult to condense into the elevator […]
The voice was familiar and I knew I was in for one more scam call from a pretend Microsoft technician telling me that my computer was contaminating the internet. Generally, I’m patient on these calls. I know the person needs a job. Often I will tell him (there don’t seem to be female callers involved […]
A few years ago, my whole concept of prostitution changed. Back then I didn’t realize how many teen girls were wooed into “the Life.” The new boy friend tells her how beautiful she is and how much he loves her. Then he gets her to try some drugs until she is completely hooked. Once hooked […]
I asked myself this week, why I was upset over something seemingly small. Why did it matter so much to me? What was the issue really? It wasn’t until I went through my list of grievances and had named them in my prayer journal that it hit me. I was once again in the place […]
Growing up on a fishing resort meant meeting people from all walks of life. It was a fascinating way to learn about beliefs and values of others. One year a family stayed there while the husband did construction work nearby. The mom was deeply religious. I remember her telling me the reason to be generous […]
The small 911 memorial in Kansas City was a somber place last night. A water wall gives space for reflection and prayer. Flowers from the remembrance of the day before rested against the jagged beam flamed in the fires of the Twin Towers. One for the “crew ” of a plane lost – another named […]
