In the twenty-five years I directed high school drama, I came to dread the first read-through after casting a show: there was always “drama” in drama. I told the cast I based my casting decisions on the actor’s previous experience and devotion as well as his or her size, shape…
Read moreMy heart breaks for those suffering persecution. Would to God I could rescue them all. But they already have a rescuer, a redeemer, who has not abandoned them even though it may appear He has to some who have suffered for so long. My daughter and her family serve as…
Read moreAs I was going through my mother’s things I found a little folded piece of torn paper. It looked old and was brown and tattered. I could see that it had handwriting on it, so I unfolded it and found what you see in the picture. It was a handwritten…
Read more“He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.” Ecc. 3:11 (NIV) True confessions. I am a bit of a nature nerd. I love birds. I chase…
Read moreAutumn comes slowly to South Texas. Our neighbors to the north are wrapping themselves in cozy afghans, lighting the first fire against the frosty night air, taking pictures of spectacular fall foliage, and sipping hot chocolate while we still pull on capris and slip our feet into sandals. Weary of…
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