(Note to readers: Because of Sandy’s powerful impact, I wanted to share this blog with you now. Part 2 of “A House, A Home” will be posted on November 15.) My beloved New York City! I often use those words … Continue reading →
This blog about the farmhouse in Nebraska that was “my home” will be written in two parts. Part 2 will be posted on November 1. Several weeks ago I returned to Nebraska for Nebraska Wesleyan’s (my university) 125th anniversary. Since … Continue reading →
This is the second blog in a series of two about Bishop Willie Walsh of Ireland and his pilgrimage of forgiveness and reconciliation. If you missed the first blog, you may find it in “recent posts”. As Bishop Walsh set … Continue reading →
From time to time we are blessed to meet a special person who makes a deep and lasting impression on us. Bishop Willie Walsh of Ireland is one of those people. When I was researching my book Journeys of Courage … Continue reading →
Persevere – now that’s a word that many of us may strive to do and would like to say we can do, yet often fall short of doing. To persevere is to continue firmly, perhaps even obstinately, in a course … Continue reading →
Last week I was surprised when a woman, whom I consider to be a real gardening pro, said: “No matter how hard or how long I work, or how loyally I read the how-to-garden manuals or go to the extension … Continue reading →
When I opened my mailbox the other day, I could hardly believe my eyes. There was a letter from Mrs. Pearl Focken, my first teacher – ever. She had seen an article in one of the local Nebraska papers about … Continue reading →
It just doesn’t seem possible that another Independence Day has been celebrated and is finished – already almost vanished from our memory. For most of us, the 4th of July is a day of festivities, of get-togethers with family and … Continue reading →
On June 11, 2011, Adam, an intelligent, handsome, energetic young man, left this universe near Herbert Glacier in Alaska in a tragic hiking accident. He was a special friend, a generous person, a great dancer, a good listener, and someone … Continue reading →
In my last blog I wrote about the excitement of returning to my little town Clatonia, Nebraska to lead a workshop and preach (see June 1, 2012 blog). Sometimes our remembrances or our expectations of a place can be much … Continue reading →