"What doesn't kill you makes you stronger." It's an old adage, one you're probably familiar with, and, on the surface, it does have its merits. It's used to encourage stamina, perseverance, and an overall positive attitude in the face of difficulties. You can do hard things, it seems to say, and it will make you … Continue reading What Doesn’t Kill You…
I’m Henry the VIII, I Am…
I'm 'Enery the Eighth, I am,'Enery the Eighth I am, I am!I got married to the widow next door,She's been married seven times beforeAnd every one was an 'EneryShe wouldn't have a Willie nor a SamI'm her eighth old man named 'Enery'Enery the Eighth, I am! I was not even alive in the 1960's, but … Continue reading I’m Henry the VIII, I Am…
Don’t Walk Away
"It's hopeless." This is a common refrain around my house, usually arising from my thirteen year-old when he has to study for a test. A little bit melodramatic for sure, but that's my son (or, rather, this age) in a nutshell. There are times when he feels it is physically impossible for his brain to … Continue reading Don’t Walk Away
Anatu: A Short Story
Citadel of Susa, Babylon 483 B.C. “It’s going to be you, Anatu. I just know it.” I smiled tightly at Shala as she clasped my hands, the myriad of rings on our fingers clinking together with the force. Perhaps her comment was genuine. Or perhaps she was waiting for me to return the compliment, to … Continue reading Anatu: A Short Story
The Obelisk that Almost Wasn’t
It's one of the most iconic sights in our nation's capital. A 555 feet and 5-1/8 inches obelisk that--per Washington D.C. law--is the tallest structure in the city. The Washington Monument. But did you know this testament to our first president was decided upon before he became our first president? In 1783, the Continental Congress … Continue reading The Obelisk that Almost Wasn’t
Doing Life Wrong
You know the feeling. You're going along, minding your own business, feeling like all is well. You know--like everything is just *clicking* in your life. You're where you're supposed to be, with who you want to be with, doing what you want to be doing, and--best of all--you can feel God all around you. And … Continue reading Doing Life Wrong
The Great Baltimore Fire
At 10:48 a.m. on Sunday, February 7, 1904, a fire was reported at the John Hurst and Company building on West German Street at Hopkins Place in downtown Baltimore. Supposedly, someone had tossed a smoldering cigarette into the basement. Although the city had a professional and well-trained fire department, by the time they arrived, the … Continue reading The Great Baltimore Fire
Walmart and Lepers
Okay, I have a confession to make: I can be a little bit of a snob. I know, I know, it's terrible, and it's not something I'm proud of, but it is the truth. It's also something the Holy Spirit has really been working on in my life lately. So much so that I saw … Continue reading Walmart and Lepers
The Forgotten Soldier
This is a story that starts with one war and ends with another. Or, rather, ends with a war that, for one man, didn't end. But let me back up. In February 1895, Cuba began its fight for independence from Spain. Though largely isolationist, there was growing demand for U.S. intervention in the crisis...a crisis … Continue reading The Forgotten Soldier
Missing the Forest for the Trees
"Honey, you're missing the forest for the trees." I will never forget the look on my daughter's face the first time I spoke these words to her. Inside her deep brown eyes, I could see her mind lingering over each word, trying to piece together my meaning, with little success. Finally, after a few minutes, … Continue reading Missing the Forest for the Trees
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