King of Hearts, Part II

Capri’s face looked so sad as she turned toward the nightlight. I snuggled up close and I “spooned” her from behind. My thoughts drifted to the days when we could take off on our banana bikes early in the morning and not come home until dinner. That is, except for...

King of Hearts, Part III

     “Capri—I think you’re right. The world has been out of control lately, and really, it’s always been out of control and that’s exactly why Jesus came to this world. He wanted to help us and to give us hope and to remind us that our life on...

Love and Marriage (and Turkey)

     The Reverend Billy Graham’s lovely wife Ruth once said; “I don’t believe in divorce—but I have considered murder.” I’ve always liked that woman.  I’m sure Ruthie and I would get along quite well. Of course I have no intention of actually...

American Beauty?

I was stuffing envelopes and filing papers for my second grader’s teacher. I sat outside the door in the hallway, so as not to be a distraction to my child whose deepest desire in life (at the moment) is to be attached to my hip. It wasn’t a glamorous task but I did...