The exercising women had just finished a 60-minute “strong bones, strong muscles” work-out. As a Valentine’s Day salute, they brunched together and toasted love with sparkling apple juice. While munching on deviled eggs and coffee cake, each woman shared a personal anecdote about the power of love. Here are their contributions with names changed. Power…
Category: Memoir
What I Learned From Refugees
In light of current events I’m reposting a blog about tutoring refugees in 2015. Two facts: 1) They need support. 2) We won’t be able to help them all. But here’s a challenge: our government, under Democrat and Republican presidents, has not and cannot do as much as people wish. I urge you to consider thoughtfully and…
Mountain Busting with Mustard Seed Faith
For 2017, I am reflecting on what it means to have mustard seed faith. Jesus declares in Matthew 17:20 that we remove mountains if we have a tiny bit of trust in him. Do I believe this? Atheist Philippe Petit has helped me form an answer. Here’s how. “Le Coup” In 1974, Petit, age 25,…