All God’s Creatures: 2 Month Fetus
What makes a human being a human being? Is it a case of knowing one when we see one? The Bible, however, teaches us not to judge by appearances. And, … Continue Reading All God’s Creatures: 2 Month Fetus
Wheelchair Reflections of Sacred Wonder
What makes a human being a human being? Is it a case of knowing one when we see one? The Bible, however, teaches us not to judge by appearances. And, … Continue Reading All God’s Creatures: 2 Month Fetus
You were once smaller than a grain of rice. And, yes, you looked a little weird at this stage of your development. But, make no mistake about it – you … Continue Reading Your First Heartbeat: Human In Utero
Originally posted on Christina Chase:
This is a picture of you. Just after the first day, 1 cell (zygote) becomes 2 cells This is what you looked like after the first day of…
Originally posted on As A Little Child:
Here are some thoughts, looking at two ways of understanding freedom, and so viewing the world. The two ways are life and choice…
For my aunt’s cancer, angiosarcoma, to be removed from her body, her nose had to be removed. After a year and a half of surgeries, nearly torturous radiation sessions, and … Continue Reading Cancer and Perspective
After the 2016 DNC, I have a question: Why is the Democratic Party making it more difficult for me to vote for Democrats? Since I don’t usually get into politics … Continue Reading Abortion and the Democratic Party Platform
Last night, I was sick. Pain, throwing up… miserable. I won’t go into the details. What I will say is that being sick is even more difficult when you … Continue Reading Heroic Dads
Will it happen in a shopping mall? Will you have time to run and hide in a bathroom stall when the gunfire begins to sound? Or in some other public … Continue Reading When, Where, How
Before I die, I want to_____________________ How would you complete this sentence? It’s a good question to answer during this season of Lent, when we contemplate our own mortality and … Continue Reading Before I Die
“Remember that you are dust, and unto dust you shall return.” This flesh, this body of mine, is mortal. It cannot last. Nobody can. Everything living on earth will die … Continue Reading Remember
Before I share the thought that was given to me through Scripture and prayer, I do want it understood that thoughts of the afterlife, of eternal reward or punishment, don’t … Continue Reading Not Here, Not Yet
It is right and just to give thanks to God. Why? Because all good things come from God. Life. Love. Joy. Peace. But, what about the other things…? In order … Continue Reading Giving Thanks
My father’s life was literally in his hands. My beloved dad’s heart was exposed, vulnerable, his life’s blood pulsing between the fingers of Dr. Westbrook. And with his education, his … Continue Reading Hearts in Their Hands
My father had open heart surgery this past Monday because of blocked coronary arteries. He had a septuple bypass – I didn’t even know one could have that many! We … Continue Reading God Is Good
Tomorrow, my father is undergoing cardiac catheterization. He’s almost 69 and this procedure is fairly routine, but… This is one of those moments that gives us pause as human beings. … Continue Reading Pauses
This is a picture of you. This is what you looked like after the first day of your life. In all the billions of galaxies in the universe, there is only … Continue Reading The First Day of Your Life: Zygote