On Showing Mercy
“But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He Himself is kind to ungrateful and evil men. Be merciful, …
Category: Journeys & Conversations
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A Personal Nine Eleven
Today is the twelfth anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 9/11. It was an event that rocked our nation and made everyone stop their day-to-day tasks and gather around a television or a radio. It opened up the flood gates …
On the Importance of Remembering
I think these words by my dear sister, Jennifer, rings so true as we reflect on the anniversary of 9/11. People can be taught, manipulated, and intimidated into forgetting, but they can’t be forced to, if they choose not to do so. …
Troyville or Jonesville, The Sacred Gathering Place
I attended my first meeting of the Catahoula Parish Historical Society last Monday night. I am so excited to try to help in any way I can. When I was born, I lived in a house just off the former …
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On Siblings
Our mother, Nelda, used to say, “You will always have each other.”
On Expressing Delight
After watching a good television show, our granny, Dee, used to express delight by saying “Shoo” while she clapped her hands and threw her right arm and leg in the air.
On Opening and Closing Prayers
Our great-grandmother, Grace, taught us the particulars of praying. She always opened with “Dear Heavenly Father” and closed with “In Jesus name, Amen.” One of her prayers was shared in a Gentled by the Word post from October 2, 2010. Click …
On Working the Room
Our mother, Nelda, used to say: “If you see someone standing all alone on the side of the room, especially a new person, it is YOUR responsibility to walk over, introduce yourself, and make them feel welcome!”
On Being Friendly
Our mother, Nelda, used to say, “Don’t you even pass by someone you’ve even seen before, without at least smiling or saying hello!”
Ascending From The Pit
The fall down this well seems so long ago, I can barely remember anything before. This low dirty earthen hole is almost becoming like home….a refuge, hiding place from the scary world above. I have limited space and really nowhere …