The “Lord of the Rings” trilogy makes for some of my favorite movies. In fact, if I am forced to list my top five movies, I will consolidate the trilogy into one movie since it is one continuous story. As the story unfolds, we see the increasing burden of Frodo as he carries the ring […]
Feeding Our Spirit
Part of my ancestry is Native American, and I have always been fascinated by Native American history. Sitting Bull was a well-known leader in South Dakota who died in 1890. He is known for describing inner turmoil as having two dogs living inside. One dog is evil, and one is good. He concluded that the […]
Correct without Overcorrecting
When you hear the word “freedom,” what comes to mind? Perhaps a patriotic image connects or an animal released back into the wild. You may imagine emancipation or the dawn of a new day. All of those connections would fit the word. Moreso, Galatians 5:13-18 paints a picture of freedom with an expectation that leads […]
Sharing Burdens
Be honest here. How well are you at receiving help from others? For many, this is very difficult to do, but why? Perhaps you have a heavy object to unload and get in the house. Rather than asking for help, you might risk a hernia. Perhaps you are overwhelmed with caring for a loved one. […]
Life From Death
In 2018 California was decimated by the Woolsey Fire. Los Angeles and its surrounding areas were devastated. Charred mountains, destroyed homes, displaced people, and lost lives left the community marked and impacted. The next year my family went to Los Angeles for vacation and could not escape the visual reminders of the tragedy. Black char […]
What We Celebrate
A wedding reception makes for a great party! The beauty of the ceremony creates energy as friends and family mingle, share stories, and make lasting memories. I do love wedding cake, and I bet you do as well. I must admit, my family typically sits back and watches others on the dance floor, and it […]
Training Wheels
I remember vividly trying to teach each of my girls to ride a bike. Initially, it began on the toddler bike with training wheels. The family could go on a walk, and they would pedal hard and join the fun with little to no work or skill. But the day finally came when the training […]
Forever Adopted
According to a 2022 Harris Poll, the attitude of Americans toward adoption and foster care is trending in the right direction. Up from 17% in 2017, nearly 37% of adults reported having considered adoption in 2022. While foster care is growing more rapidly than adoption, currently, 1 in 10 US adults are adopted. What this […]
The Trap
Charlie Brown is a classic comic strip! His interactions with Lucy are well documented, and her sarcastic sense of humor comes through. As best I can research the comic history, three different times she tried to trip him up when it comes to the infamous football kick. The irony is that Charlie Brown was gullible […]
Rerouting Detours
A few weeks ago, my family drove home late one evening after enjoying a show at the famous Fox Theatre. My GPS was providing navigation through downtown Atlanta. As I sat at the red light, preparing to turn left based on the GPS direction, I noticed a partially peeled-off detour sign for the interstate that […]