I waited, waited for the Lord; who bent down and heard my cry. Drew me out of the pit of destruction, out of the mud of the swamp, Set my feet upon rock, steadied my steps. And put a new song in my mouth, a hymn to our God. Psalms 40:1-4   Some illness are…

Alzheimer’s disease has touched several people close to me, and as November is Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, I would like to post several blogs about various aspects of this difficult health challenge. Already on the Beliefnet site are several pieces that I’ve put together that give an overview of the disease (“Alzheimer’s Disease Myths and Facts) ,…

 God’s promise of unending love for us is so magnificently evident in the play of colors and graceful arc of the weather phenomenon that never ceases to make me pause, smile, and feel comforted. But, as those living in the aftermath of any storm or natural disaster will agree, the hours and sometimes days after…

As Superstorm Sandy was battering the East Coast, I was going through some Really Bad Days, too. Nothing like losing myhome or seeing my community devastates, changed forever. But Really Bad Days nonetheless. And, I cried. It’s odd how, in today’s society, crying is sometimes viewed as a sign of weakness.  In the presence of…

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