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Musings
Martyrs
The Boston Marathon bombings came as a shock to all of us. Now everyone is scrambling for answers, asking why. Though some politicians are loath to call this a “terrorist” attack, and are studiously cautious about making any reference to a religious war, most know it is. This past weekend, our congregation celebrated the missions …
Worry
Worry is like a rocking chair: it gives you something to do but it gets you nowhere.
Future Tripping
Future tripping is a phrase familiar to those who work 12 step programs. It has to do with fear of the future. A lot of people, not just those with addictions, are experiencing this right now. Come to think of it, is there anyone that doesn’t have some kind of “addiction”? If it isn’t alcohol …
Waste not, want not
I’ve discovered a report called Wastebook 2013. You all probably knew about it long before I did, but it’s eye-opening to find out what our government thinks is necessary. Robotic squirrels? A campaign to make more Americans crave caviar? Martian meals? Did you now it costs 2 cents to make a penny? Floating outhouses for …
Anonymous
A careless word may kindle strife A cruel word may wreck a life. A gracious word may sooth the way A joyous word may light the day A timely word may lessen stress A loving word may heal and bless.
Common Courtesy
I was reading quietly in the living room the other day when I heard voices coming from the kitchen. Several people, men and women, were all talking at once. Their voices kept rising as they became more frustrated, until they were stridently shouting in an attempt to make their points heard. I called out to …
Seagulls, Turkeys and Eagles
Have you ever been to the beach and wanted to feed the seagulls? The problem is you tear off a little crust from your sandwich and toss it to one, and ten more show up. Toss a little more and a flock descends. You start to wonder: if I run out of bread, will I …
Charles Stanley
“Invite God into your decisions. Only He knows where He wants to take you.”
Revise and Edit
These two words can strike fear in any writer’s heart. It’s a given with me. I know my characters inside and out – or think I do — but sometimes how I picture them isn’t what’s coming through when objective readers get their hands on the manuscript. By objective, I mean professional. Also, by objective, …