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Fall was slow in coming this year. Just last week, the trees in our part of the country were still green. Then, on a recent morning, as dawning light leaked through my window, I was surprised by a riot of color. The tree outside my window turned yellow overnight and jockeyed for position as most […]
When I was a child, Halloween meant dressing in a costume Mama made for me. I went with her to the cloth store to select the cloth and pattern. One year, she made a colonial dress; another year, a cat costume. I also remember wearing a powder-blue princess dress, crown, and pretty-face plastic mask, that […]
I’ve heard people say fall is depressing because it signifies decay and dying. I, however, believe fall is the most glorious of months, filled with vibrant color, residual warmth, vivid blue skies, and a hint of coolness. Fall’s beauty reminds us of God’s glorious creation. The Glory of Creation God could have given us a […]
This week, my oldest grandson dressed up as Mario for character week at school. His friend dressed as Luigi, making them a “dynamic duo.” Although dressing as a character is fun for students, there is more to character than portraying video game figures. What does character mean to you? Getting into Character Actors spend hours […]
Last week, I overheard a man spouting foolish talk. He was with a group of people who congregate at a local restaurant. It’s impossible not to hear the man because he speaks loudly and authoritatively, although, often without wisdom. I tried to tune out his voice, but couldn’t help overhearing him announce, “We are just […]
Last weekend, I visited a dear friend in the hospital. Clues indicate transition to heaven is imminent, yet life’s story is still being written, and timing is in God’s hands. Death is a subject no one wants to discuss, yet death is the final stage of life. Preparation Wills, advance directives, and DNR’s are decisions […]
Occasionally, when I am in my quiet home, I think I hear Jim’s voice. My phone still holds one of the last voice mails Jim left me. I kept the mini cassette from my father’s office answering machine that contains words in his gentle southern drawl. Early in life, we learn to recognize the voices […]
People-watching at the gym is always interesting. All types work out: fat, thin, young, old, body-builders, casual exercisers, and those who would rather be anywhere but the gym. For some, I use that term “workout” lightly. One guy always catches my attention. He walks in the door sporting untied shoes, wild, just-rolled-out-of-bed hair, and clothes […]
As I sat on my deck one cool morning, I noticed a bloom on my dogwood tree. At first, I thought it was a fluke, a piece of white paper stuck in the branches, or my eyes playing tricks. But on closer inspection, I noticed several dogwood flowers scattered around the tree. I was surprised, […]
Last week I had the pleasure of an extended visit with cousins. We enjoyed sweet days of fellowship together, a refreshing time of reminiscence and reset. Taking time to refresh mentally, physically, and spiritually involves intentionality. If we don’t plan for times of refreshment, our busy lives take over, leaving us parched and exhausted. Following […]