Unclaimed
Tomorrow I have to stop procrastinating.
Happy New Year!
Christmas is over. I’m always a little down when I take the ornaments off the tree and pack away the decorations for another year. The wheels of Christmas lights are stowed away under the house along with our nativity, the dried up noble pine is on our deck, lower branches cut off so it fit …
Paul Sweeney
“A wedding anniversary is the celebration of love, trust, partnership, tolerance and tenacity. The order varies for any given year.”
Anniversary in San Francisco
Rick and I were married on December 21, 1969. It rained all day and then cleared for the evening candle-light ceremony at a small New England style church in our hometown. I am still amazed at how many family members and friends came, considering the time of year. Who in their right mind plans a …
O Holy Night
Long lay the world in sin and error pining Til He appear’d and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn. Hymn – O Holy Night
Nelson Mandela
I admired Nelson Mandela. He could have come out of prison embittered and ready to fan the flames of civil war and bloodshed. Instead, he sought to unite the citizens of South Africa and build a nation that would be a beacon to others. He didn’t go after retribution but reconciliation, and thus inspired hope …
Living in the time of Judges
Since my awakening that human trafficking is going on in our area and across our nation, I’ve become more sensitive to articles appearing in our newspaper. In the world section, I read a story on sex workers in France protesting a proposal to penalize clients caught in the act of soliciting a prostitute. The few …
Good Things
What are the “good things” Jesus talks about in Matthew 7:7-11? All good gifts come from the Father. For a long time, I thought that meant a husband, children, a nice home, a good car, savings, travel, things. As wonderful as all those blessings are, as much as we enjoyed them, there remains a yearning …
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a wonderful celebration for those of us who have family. It’s a time to get together and share a big dinner and much laughter. But it is something far different for those who have no home or family. It can become a time of deep depression, a time of pain or longing. Some …