I remember a book I read called the Poisonwood Bible in which a family of fiercely evangelical missionaries go to the Belgian Congo in 1959. They took with them everything they believed they would need from home, but find nothing but sorrow and loss in the cruelty of the African wild. Nothing works, people die,…Continue reading Claiming Peace
When England’s Prince William married Katherine Middleton, something like 24.5 million people watched, breaking barriers set by the Charles and Diana affair, which was viewed by a mere(?) 17 million folks. On Saturday when Prince Harry married American actress Meghan Markel, some other types of barriers were broken—for this wedding was infused with color and…Continue reading The Power of Love
Read about Unite Indy’s Forum on Urban Employment on May 15th, how you can support Unite Indy’s development of a city-wide volunteer/need website, and other happenings at Unite Indy in our May 2018 newsletter.
Three Huts There was a man who was discovered on a tiny island in the Pacific. A castaway, he was found by some sailors blown off track in a storm. The man was thin, but had survived and built three small huts. One of the sailors asked him, “Why are there three huts?” The man…Continue reading Three Huts
My parents are gone. My dad died in’ 92 and my mom in 2012. They were older when I was born, so I didn’t have the benefit of them in my life as long as some people do, but I thank them for everything they did for me just about every day. How blessed are…Continue reading A Prayer for Family
Read about Unite Indy’s efforts to develop a city-wide volunteer/need website, our recent Serving the Servants brunch, and other happenings at Unite Indy in our April 2018 newsletter.
There’s a robotic telescope in Chile that has found planets that could support human life. They search for a planet that is in the “Goldilocks zone” or “just right” for human existence. If you remember your fairy tails, you’ll remember the story of the little girl named Goldilocks who stumbled upon a home where three…Continue reading Our Own Goldilocks Zone
Last Saturday morning I was really late. I had promised my granddaughter that I would come to North Central High School to watch her show choir compete in state competitions. You know the song, “There is power in the name of Jesus?” Well let me tell you, it’s true. I got to the school with…Continue reading The Day The Red Sea Parted
Read about Unite Indy’s first steps to find a new home on 38th street, upcoming events, and other happenings at Unite Indy in our March 2018 newsletter.
Throw out anything that generates self distain or dislike. Anything that promotes fear or hate. (Which feed on each other.) Get rid of jealousy. According to an 18th century scientist and theologian, Emanuel Swedenborg, we create our own problems because we do not choose our thoughts. Mainly, he says, those negative thoughts about yourself are…Continue reading Be Happy: Change Your Thoughts
