Yesterday, I posted a blog about angels watching over us. It brought to mind this short story that I published years ago. This is the way I perceive angels. This is “Battle (a short story).” Before the Battle Midnight. Martin stands at his post, alert and fidgeting. So far, everything is quiet, but to relax is out of the question. To doze, to drift, to lose focus, could be fatal. The minutes strain by. A jazz number begins to... Read more
Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep “Now I lay me down to sleep. I pray the Lord, my soul to keep. Let angels watch me through the night, and wake me with the morning light.” This is a poem most children learn early in life in one variation or another. It helps establish a habit of praying at bedtime–a good habit to have. I was taught by my mother, farther back than my memory goes, a variation... Read more
Words … Words … Words “And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him” (Matthew 6:7-8). Words … Words … Words … Here is my disclaimer: I don’t mean to be critical, or prideful, and this blog may border on both. I’m truly sorry. Please just consider my... Read more
Cabrini: a Film I realize that I am very late to the party with this review. However, I had to pass along an endorsement for a film about an amazing woman of God. The biopic Cabrini was released on March 8 from Angel Studios and is still playing in selected theaters around the country. A Non-Catholic Viewpoint During spring break, Marty and I went to see Cabrini which turned out to be a much more moving experience than I had anticipated,... Read more
Eight Fun and Easy Recipes for Warm Weather Events I intended to post some traditional Easter recipes for your holiday festivities, but life intervened and it didn’t get done. To think about it, I realize that many people have other types of gatherings during the spring and summer where they might incorporate these colorful, spring-y culinary masterpieces. These tasty dishes will fit nicely into menus for Memorial Day, graduation parties, weddings, showers, family reunions, dinner-on-the-grounds, or, hey,... Read more
Sixth-grade-ese Teaching “middle schoolers” for half of every day has been as much of an education for me as it has been for them. For example, I now understand that bussin, means something that is extremely good, and bussin bussin is the very best. If someone says cap or sends a cap emoji, it indicates that something is a lie, while no cap is truth. Bet is used as a term of affirmation or agreement. Cheugy (chew-gee) is someone... Read more
The Promise My God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory through Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19). This verse has proven to be reliable on so many occasions in my life. I have written about a few of those occasions for your encouragement, for God is no respecter of persons, and what He has done for me, He can do for you. Here is an accurate and true account of the amazing grace and provision of God:... Read more
u_lw71x76vjc@pixa No Silence The joy of Palm Sunday has just passed by, and the week ahead is full for Jesus and His disciples. There is very little silence in Jerusalem during Passover week. Monday Matthew 21:12-13: On Monday, Jesus visited the temple and did not like what he saw. The scriptures give us witness to one of the few times Jesus lost His temper, and it was not in silence that Jesus entered the temple and drove out all who... Read more
Life Lessons from Little Women This week I am directing our high school spring drama: Little Women. It is not a specifically Christian play, so I was curious about how we might treat it in a Christian high school. The fact that it was never one of my favorite pieces of literature (sorry) made directing a challenge. However, spending so much time with “Meg,” “Jo,” “Beth,” and “Amy” these last few months has given me some insight and appreciation... Read more
Lorraine Hansberry: 1930-1965 Langston Hughes: What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up Like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore– And then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over– like a syrupy sweet? Maybe it just sags like a heavy load. Or does it explode? Proverbs 13:12: Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life. For those who have not... Read more
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