Life Struggles

What I Did on Fall Break

“Empathy is really the opposite of spiritual meanness. It’s the capacity to understand that every war is both won and lost. And that someone else’s pain is as meaningful as your own.” ~ Barbara Kingsolver I hope this finds all of you well and enjoying the cooler temperatures. I thought I’d share what I did

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The Little Dandelion

“Love one another as I have loved you.” ~ John 13:34 Once upon a time there was a little dandelion growing in a garden of flowers. The dandelion loved its home among the many varieties of blooms. It hoped to grow tall and strong with large, colorful petals that smiled upward toward the sun.  Sometimes

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Remembering Perkerson Park

“When I saw you, I fell in love, and you smiled because you knew.” ~ William Shakespeare Perkerson Park is a 50-acre park in Atlanta. I have never been there in person, but thanks to my good friends, Prentice, and Mary Ann, I feel that I have. The park now has a golf course and

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The Holy Trinity

“Greed is not a financial issue. It’s a heart issue.” ~ Andy Stanley If you have ever attended a Protestant church service, you have heard about the Holy Trinity. I suspect if you aren’t a Protestant, you’ve heard the term elsewhere.   In the Episcopal faith, we mention the Trinity during our services. We close

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Angel’s Garden – Conclusion

“Do not be forgetful to entertain strangers; for thereby some have entertained angels, unawares.” ~ Hebrews 13:2 Scout looked up at Annie reproachfully, as if to say, “You really blew it this time.” She did feel horrible at what she had said, but the woman was impossible! Stamping back inside she tried to shake off

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Do You Remember?

“If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and there is no time for hate.” ~ Sandy Dahl (Wife of Flight 93 pilot Jason Dahl) I write Tuesday’s blog on Monday. This week, I am going to share something a bit different – a video. It’s around 44 minutes

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Angel’s Garden – Part 3

“There is no grief like the grief that does not speak.” ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Angel immediately dropped her trowel, removed her work gloves, and came to Annie’s side before she realized what was happening. She wrapped her arms around the crying woman and held her close. She immediately felt how tense and stiff Annie

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Do You Suffer From Stuffitis?

“…the best of the summer gone, and the new fall not yet born. The odd uneven time.” Sylvia Plath As I write it is Labor Day 2023. It signifies that autumn is nearing (thank goodness), school is back in session, and we take this last breather before the busiest time of the year arrives. We

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Angel’s Garden – Part 2

“No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear.” ~ C.S. Lewis Annie slowly extended her left hand. She noticed that Angel was thoughtful to make sure she didn’t need to use her right hand. She was surprised by its softness, like the petal of a flower. “Hi, I’m Annie Chapman.” Letting go

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