My daughter is 8-months pregnant with my first grandchild – a joyful and wondrous time for all of us as we watch the miraculous formation of new life. But that joy was seriously shaken this week when one of my daughter’s friends gave birth to a precious baby boy, Nathan, who lived only one hour. I’d like ...
Archives for April 2011
My Heart’s in the Arts
My daughter Cricket I had a rather disturbing conversation recently with a co-worker in children’s church. At least it was for me, although he seemed unfazed. I was preparing to show a clip from the overtly Christian movie, Facing the Giants, at the end of a David and Goliath lesson for over 100 elementary-aged kids. ...
Even the Rocks Will Cry Out!
Had a wonderfully uplifting weekend worshiping, learning and just plain goofing off with a delightful group of ladies at an international Free Methodist women’s conference. Representatives of three cultures were there, with interpreters simultaneously speaking during my talks. That was a first for me. One group had headset translators, with a male translator sitting in ...