You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; (…) “Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” Jesus Christ – The Beatitudes – Gospel of Matthew. I came across an acquaintance’s social media profile Continue Reading
What Will They Say When You Leave? {The Atlanta Journal-Constitution}
I spent my childhood summer vacations at my grandparents' farm, located in a small fishermen village in South Brazil. The farm is by a breathtaking saltwater lake, which is one of the most significant sources of shrimp in south Brazil. One of the most beautiful sceneries that I recall from those days was the sight of the lake at night. As you drove on the interstate beside it, the vision would fool any stranger to the area. One could swear that the lake was instead a village, filled with Continue Reading
