Baptist Now and Then
We often use the phrase, “now and then” to mean a general time. It’s like “more or less” suggesting that it could be more of this and less of that.
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Truth to Be Told
Children begin to sort out fantasy from reality when they discover that Santa is Daddy (or Mommy). In our adolescent years, we become more self assured and confident that we
Silly and Vulgar Talk
From the past 2 weeks we are now media stressed out! After a divisive election, we were hoping that a degree of civility would prevail so that much-needed work may
Rooster Year
Today, the day before the Lunar New Year of the Rooster, I vacuumed the house to pick up all traces of bad luck in the past year. Tomorrow there will
Please Care
January 22, 2017 This morning after another heavy rain overnight, I stepped outside to fetch my paper. I frightened a little bird with a worm in his beak. The bird
Disturbers of the Peace
In remembrance of the life and courageous witness of Rev. Dr. MLK, Jr. today, I reread his “Letter from Birmingham Jail (April 16, 1963). His letter was a response to
New Heaven and New Earth
It’s necessary for us to mark time, 24 hours in a day, 7 days in a week, 365 days in a year with a minor adjustment every 4 years
Silver Lining in Old Shoes
When I woke up yesterday morning, I was welcomed to texts, FB messages, voice mail messages, and phone calls for the rest of the day. My contact list was hacked!
Silence Before the Storm
At the end of most Christmas Eve services, we sing Silent Night! Holy Night!. With lit candles, we exit as quietly as possible so that we might not wake up
Food Court Crèche
Setting up the Nativity is the most religious act in decking the halls. As a child growing up in Boston, we had a Nativity with Neapolitan Baroque style figures made