39. You’re getting married, and that’s a huge deal. I am looking forward to celebrating with you both. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help with your wedding planning. In the meantime, enjoy this beautiful time in your relationship. 40. Thanks for the free booz...
I turned and saw a casually-dressed man calling to us. “They finally getting rid of those?” He gestured to the apartments, which—if possible—looked to be in worse shape in the back than they were in the front. “I’ve contacted the State Department of Health a couple of times ab...
My new book, I Want to Trust You, but I Don’t, officially released a couple of weeks ago! If I’m being honest, as I came to terms with my own trust issues, I wanted to withdraw from others. My heart was fragile. My mind had been working in overdrive for so long that... M...
along with a glass of drinking water. You can place liquid items (such as dal) in small dishes (katories) kept only for these offerings. On each preparation place a tulasi leaf. When the plate is ready, place it on either the altar or a ...
Who would come to Church if it was a place of Rest? Less is more Not because we need to work more, but because being is more important than doing These Questions might help your preaching* But may be “too much” for your congregation, that’s ok, meet them where they are at. The...
The couple adopted Alexander David, who is now 8 years old. As Barnes finishes up preparations for her guests, the kitchen door opens and Alexander says “Hi” and hugs his mom. At age 58, Barnes is also a grandmother several times over. ...
the top layers of plaster had been torn down and tossed away, the deepest layers of the walls were still charred. Black as oil, crackled as drought-ridden soil. Ellis stood in what would soon be a bathroom, pointing out the tub and sink locations for the benefit of the group. But me...