Papa-God, You who are from the beginning and who have no end, I thank you at this time of thanksgiving for apple crisp and broccoli, for cabbage and dandelions. I love your egrets and your falcons inspire me. Your goodness surrounds me. Honesty and imagination join to create your joy in my heart. Kindness …
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A Useful “Why?”
When serious suffering penetrates our hearts, we often ask God, “Why?” Why did I lose my job? Why am I not married? Why did my child die of cancer? Why did my wife walk out? Why did my father leave? As an ultimate question, it’s unanswerable. However, “why” produces insight when we ask it in …
The Light Difference
This is a reasonably well-composed photo. The horizon is off center, the human figures give perspective, and there’s a sense of depth. What makes it one of my favorite photos is the time of day. A few years ago, just before sunset, I’d stepped onto the beach at Seaside, Florida. The light grabbed me. Sometimes …