“It is easier to cross a burning bridge with God than a safe highway with the devil.” Matshona Dhliwayo, African-Canadian philosopher This bridge is coming down right now -- leading to a bit of crazy town on every other road in my city. When you live in a land of mountains and rivers, transportation can… Continue reading Can’t get there from here?
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Bridging here to eternity
The old bridge that connected our neighborhood with a college campus looked solid enough. But, its underbelly told a different story. Rust and crumbling concrete eroded the span to the point the city abruptly closed it and removed a section to make sure it didn't collapse with someone on it. The new bridge is light… Continue reading Bridging here to eternity
A peek at my new book
Making a Grand Exit: Biblical answers to Our Fear of Dying is live on Amazon. (Pun fully intended.) An e-book, it is downloadable to Kindles, smart phones and other devices. Here is a quick peek at what's inside: Click here if you would like to order this e-book. "Given that the hope of heaven is… Continue reading A peek at my new book
Depends on who’s looking
“One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture, and, if it were possible, to speak a few reasonable words.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, German writer, Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship Never before has our family engaged in such vigorous debate of artistic merit. It all started when mom and… Continue reading Depends on who’s looking