Golden

United Flight 12661 was boarding on time out of Portland. A mother and her son, returning from a college visit, must have booked their flight at the last minute as their seats were not together. She loaded her bags and settled into 22B, a middle seat, and he was located directly behind her in 23B….

The Hard Work of Love

In a few days, it will be Valentine’s Day. Yes, once each year, I’m forced to reflect on love. Actually, I am a closet romantic. It’s there somewhere; you just have to dig for it. In order to keep my blog’s PG rating I’m not going to wax eloquently on romance. I’m not sure I…

First, He Loved Us

“I was baptized when I was ten years old, because I did not want to go to hell.” An older, retired pastor followed me on Sunday morning in a series of three baptism stories. Those were not the words I expected to hear as Rev. McKee told the congregation her faith story.  I went second,…