Yesterday was Christmas and it was especially memorable because a dear friend celebrated with Mom & me. We endured a challenging rift in our special fellowship earlier in the year, but thanks to honesty, humility and knowing we are to forgive seventy-times-seven, our friendship & our character will continue flourishing. In this Disposable Age, we could have disposed of one another in search -- and hope -- of another meaningful friend, but we chose to be further honed by our d

Sharing thoughts normally sequestered to a private journal is a little scary, isn't it? My first post. My involuntary smile must indicate bliss... Before departing, Jesus taught his disciples about the Holy Spirit remaining in each of them after he departed. John 14:16 -- "..and I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you...He is the Holy Spirit who leads into all truth...We will come and make our home in each of them...I am leaving