I was in jail. Not for a crime, but to visit a former student. He seemed young for this situation, but his face revealed a harder life than most. We were in rooms separated by glass; at desks with a phone and partition on each side. I did not feel safe. An officer stood guard… [Read More]
The Christmas Cactus
Must we tolerate deception even in our houseplants? Christmas Cacti bloom in October or February, not December as the name suggests. Research shows they can produce flowers at Christmastime, if trained under the correct conditions. Left alone, flowers occur at a more appropriate time, a perfect time. It reminds me God is never late, nor is He… [Read More]
To Vote Or Not To Vote…
We live in a country that allows us to vote. Yet many people don’t exercise their right to have a voice. You may be surprised to learn that most people you know are not registered to vote. Of those registered some have never declared–they haven’t voted. Others only vote during a presidential election year, and… [Read More]