"Marley was dead: to begin with." A rather macabre start a Christmas story, and yet its legacy is such that almost everyone, whether they've read the book or not, can immediately place the sentence in its proper context. I'm talking about A Christmas Carol, of course, one of the most well-known and beloved works by … Continue reading Marley Was Dead
Author: Jennifer L. Wright
Whose Are You?
I am a child of God. When you put your faith in Jesus, this is one of the first truths you learn. As Paul says in his second letter to the Corinthians, "...the new creation is come: the old has gone, the new is here!" (2 Corinthians 5:17b) And what is this new creation? "To … Continue reading Whose Are You?
The Lost Squadron
At 2:10 p.m. on December 5, 1945, five U.S. Navy Avenger torpedo-bombers comprising Flight 19 took off from the Ft. Lauderdale Naval Air Station in Florida on a routine three-hour training mission. Led by United States Navy Lieutenant Charles Carroll Taylor, an experienced pilot with approximately 2,500 flying hours, the squad was rounded out by … Continue reading The Lost Squadron
Thanksgiving Break!
There will be no Wellness Wednesday or History Friday post this week as I enjoy the long holiday weekend with my family. I pray you all have a blessed time with loved ones, celebrating all the "good and perfect gifts" that have "come from above" this year. I am thankful for YOU!
Pigheaded
Headstrong. Bull-headed. Strong-willed. Single-minded. Take your pick. They all mean the same thing: Stubborn. And I have been called them all. Usually with a negative connotation. Okay, I admit. Being stubborn isn't usually something to boast about. Sometimes it can cause me to be a little too set in my ways, rigid even, unable or … Continue reading Pigheaded
Ahab’s Nightmare
"Call me Ishmael." Chances are, even if you haven't read it, you know the book from which this line is taken. Commonly known as one of the canonical Great American Novel, Moby Dick, which was first published in the United States on this day back in 1851, is the celebrated tale of quest of Ahab, … Continue reading Ahab’s Nightmare
The One Whom Jesus Loved
I have to admit: out of all the Gospel accounts, the one written by John is my least favorite. As a Type-A person, I tend to gravitate to Luke's account (an account he himself describes as "orderly"--my kind of writing!) But that's not to say John's is bad, by any means. It, as with all … Continue reading The One Whom Jesus Loved
Happy Halloween!
Okay, I know the subject of Halloween can be taboo in some Christian circles but, I have to admit, I love it. I love the candy, the cute costumes, the pumpkins, caramel apples, and spooky stories. I love the coming together of our neighborhood when everyone sits out in their driveway and passes out goodies … Continue reading Happy Halloween!
Seventy-Seven Times
I have a confession to make: There is a person in my life I'm having a REALLY hard time forgiving. I know all the Scriptures in my head. "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you" (Ephesians 4:32). "Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint … Continue reading Seventy-Seven Times
Two Inevitable Things: Death and Taxes
On January 17, 1899, Italian immigrants Gabriele and Teresa Capone welcomed a baby boy in their newly adopted home city of New York. They named him Alphonse Gabriel Capone but to his friends--and later the world--he was simply known as Al. Even from an early age, Al was trouble. Although he showed promise as a … Continue reading Two Inevitable Things: Death and Taxes
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