In their book – “Tell It To The Church,” authors Lynn R. Buzzard and Laurence Eck present a biblical approach to resolving conflict. In one of the chapters, they propose an amusing eight-step process on how to turn a disagreement into a major conflict: “How to turn a disagreement into a feud: Be sure to develop and maintain a healthy fear of conflict, letting your own feelings build up so you are in an explosive frame of mind. If you must state your concerns, be as vague and general Continue Reading
The God-Centered Mindset – Faith that Overcomes { The Atlanta Journal Constitution}
What do McDonald's founder Ray Kroc, first motorcycle inventor Soichiro Honda, renowned American painter Anna Mary Robertson Moses, and Jewish patriarchs Moses and Abraham have in common? Not much. They come from various backgrounds, nationalities and beliefs. They have little in common, other than the fact that their names are synonyms of success, fortune or persevering faith. But there is another common feature that links these people together: Their biggest accomplishments did not happen Continue Reading
Standing for Your Beliefs is NOT Intolerance {The Atlanta Journal Constitution}
“In the world it is called Tolerance (…) the sin that believes in nothing, cares for nothing, seeks to know nothing, interferes with nothing, enjoys nothing, hates nothing, finds purpose in nothing, lives for nothing, and remains alive because there is nothing for which it will die.” — Dorothy Sayers Religious and conservative leaders have raised their voices against New York’s Reproductive Health Act, which, among other provisions, has expanded abortion rights up to the third trimester and Continue Reading
Chasing Success… or Achievement? {The Atlanta Journal Constitution}
Helen Hayes was an American actress whose career spanned over 80 years between theater, movies and television. She was often introduced as “First Lady of American Theater” for her outstanding accomplishments on stage and screen. She was one of only 15 people who collected an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony Award. Hayes was not a typical glamorous Hollywood actress. As a matter of fact, she was once described as “diminutive and homespun” for her modesty and practicality. Her lasting career Continue Reading
Three Magi… and the Best Christmas Gift We Can Give {The Atlanta Journal Constitution}
Decorating our home for Christmas on Thanksgiving weekend has become a mother-daughter tradition since our oldest was about 2. I remember the first time I gathered the Christmas ornaments and gave her the assignment of placing the smallest ones on the lower branches of the tree. With Christmas carols playing on the surround sound system, she squealed with delight, mumbling the words of the songs while carefully placing about 20 ornaments on one single lower branch — a memory I captured on Continue Reading
Christmas Message Gives Couple a Second Chance {The Atlanta Journal Constitution}
She had sung through the first two presentations and watched the moving scene three times before. But when the grand finale reached its climax as the cross was raised behind the manger, her heart was stirred. That’s when she heard a clear message – as an almost audible voice whispered: “Will you do it? Will you do it for me?” She knew exactly what it meant. She also knew the idea was not hers. She would never have chosen this path. It was God’s idea. He spoke clearly through the image that Continue Reading
