Classic Books: Inspiring Wisdom and Multi-Generational Readers

Well-chosen classic books inspire wisdom and family values in kids. I suspect my son-in-law married Anna for her science fiction collection. He tells me it’s not so. Does your family count science fiction among classic books? Maybe not. But our family loves all books...

Self-Segregation: Breaking Man-Made Boundaries and Fear

Self-Segregation? How do we break man-made boundaries and fear? I want to share a conversation on that topic with you. It’s a little gift from heaven and from my friend, Linda Kreter, host of Wise Health for Women. God is good. I know because sometimes such fun things...

Black Churches: Can White Churches Desegregate Sunday?

Our beautiful, historic mural in Galilee Baptist by Tommy Kemp. First, let me explain that I am not an expert on black churches. My experience is limited to a dozen or so black churches in East Texas. I sure never expected to join a historically black church. How in...

White Gal in a Black Church: How did THAT Happen?

As I drove by Galilee Baptist Church week after week I could feel His Holy Spirit gently nudging me to stop in. A white gal in a black church? Nope. Maybe some community activist type. Surely, not me “I’m too pigment-challenged for that church, Lord. They’re not gonna...

Racism Vs. Prejudice: Inspiring Bold and Noble Ideas

Find a simple, yet thorough history of our national anthem. The words we choose prove whether we prefer cowardly or courageous ideas. How do we, like our forefathers, embolden our children with noble ideas? For a perfect example, should we use the term racism vs....

A Call to Common Sense: Liberal, Conservative, AND Moderate?

Liberal, conservative, AND moderate? What do those words even mean anymore? Don’t you hate it when folks highjack words? Did you know you can be liberal, conservative, AND moderate? Simultaneously. Yep, and without swaying in the political wind, lacking...