..a road less traveled
The other day I was looking for a file on my computer, and I came across this "almost finished" poem that I began writing 10 years ago, when we lived in Tanzania. Now, here we are 10 years later, back in Tanzania. I read it to George and he urged me to finish it ...
Wayne Jackson (1937-2020) My Dad left this earthly life December 2, 2020. A memorial service was scheduled for tomorrow, December 19. However, due to Covid, that memorial service has been cancelled, or at least postponed. This tribute was to be read at his memorial service. Words fail me, as I attempt to express my love and ...
A short perusal through history will reveal that the white wedding dress is generally a tradition that has become more prominent only in the last 100 years or so. Before Queen Victoria's wedding in 1840, most brides wore popular colors of the day. At that time, blue was a symbol of purity, and therefore many ...
In Paul’s letter to the Philippians, Paul begins our chapter 3 with a warning about a certain group called Judaizers. These were Jewish Christians who attempted to bind the Law of Moses (especially circumcision), as a condition for salvation. Because of their fleshly heritage - being circumcised Jews, they thought they were God’s favorites.
Beginning in ...