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John Lewis was buried today in Atlanta, Georgia. He was a hero, a person who stood up for equal rights in our country, even to the point of his own personal harm on a bridge in Selma, Alabama in the 1960’s. While he was being acclaimed in a memorial service at his home church, the small man in the White House did not think it was important enough to attend his service, let alone send his condolences. What was this…..
I’m sitting here at my dining room table, looking out over my beautiful snow-covered front yard and a baby blue sky with puffy white clouds and a warm sun. Standing sentry in God’s majesty is my American flag. It is a symbol of the sacrifices made by my husband and my grandsons and as a tribute to America’s moral principles of right and wrong. Sadly, in recent days, it also appears to be a symbol of where wrong is considered…..
God said, “My people are struggling with wars. Who do I send?” The young man said, “Send me, Lord. I will do your bidding.” So he packed his belongings and his gun to journey to that far land. What he saw hurt his heart and soul but he continued on. He could not understand why people do not get along. Why did they stop speaking to one another? Why did they kill one another? He prayed, “O Lord, forgive them…..
Where were you on 9/11? It’s a question asked of countless individuals, families, and members of our armed forces and service groups across our nation. That day ushered a sleeping, naive nation into modern-day terrorism, anger, devastation, and hate. The old adage, “wish for the best but prepare for the worst,” has become a part of who we are as individuals and as a nation. As the strongest nation in the world, we are no longer just the protector of…..