O Promise Me

by Judy on July 3, 2009

Memory can be a tricky thing. But memories–good, bad, and bittersweet– give texture to the fabric of  our lives (sorry: that does sound like a bad laundry product commercial, doesn’t it?)

Here’s a little story about looking back and remembering. Enjoy…if that’s the right word.

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But Lord….

February 17, 2009

During an aerial ballet representing the quest of the Magi to follow the star that led them to Jesus, a young Ohio woman fell onto a concrete floor as two thousand worshippers watched in shock and grief and prayers for her well-being. Hours later at the hospital, she died.
But Lord!
You blindsided us here.  How could [...]

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What Are Words Worth?

June 19, 2007

Speech is free. Says so in the Bill of Rights. The First Amendment, remember?
But reckless, vicious, soulless words are not without cost. We all pay for them in valuable coin, spending our self-respect, our compassion, our souls — even, at times, our lives — for three minutes and 19 seconds worth of self-expression.
My grandma knew [...]

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What Goes ‘Round (Part 2)

April 16, 2007

Is life fair? Maybe so, maybe not. But when you take the long view…things tend to work out.
I’ve watched folks doin’ dirt and keepin’ their hands clean.
I’ve seen good folks hurt while praise gets heaped on folks who’re mean.
I’ve looked at folks climb to the top by trompin’ others down.
And then I’ve wondered, “Lord, O [...]

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But If Not …

April 16, 2007

The Rwandan genocide involved Christians as well as others. A number of survivors reported that some Christian pastors collaborated with the murdering Hutu, even going so far as to herd their Tutsi parishioners into church buildings so they could be more efficiently butchered. But If Not… is  “a story, ain’t got no moral,” like the Billy [...]

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