“Look at how a single candle can both defy and define the darkness.” Anne Frank, evil-defying firebrand I can operate a dark room. At least one dedicated to black-and-white film. This skill was foisted upon me early in my journalistic career, when I was working for a chain of weekly newspapers in the Chicago suburbs.… Continue reading Operating in the dark
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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
Get free from fear of death
“We may be surprised at the people we find in heaven. God has a soft spot for sinners. His standards are quite low.” Desmond Tutu, South African cleric Are you afraid to die? If you are, you are not alone. Even many Christians, whose very faith core is the hope of heaven, face such feelings. Please… Continue reading Get free from fear of death
Inside or outside context
“Just because you don't understand it doesn't mean it isn't so.” Lemony Snicket, The Blank Book The giggling coming from behind the magazine drew my husband's attention. "What are you reading?" he finally asked. "The headline says 'fight your cough,' " I said between laughs. "I though it said, 'fight your couch.' Wouldn't that be a… Continue reading Inside or outside context
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