I’ve been discussing The Book of Forgiving by Desmond and Mpho Tutu in a book study the past two weeks and pondering its Fourfold Path: Telling the Story, Naming the Hurt, Extending Forgiveness, Renewing or Releasing the Relationship. As a result, I’ve thought more about the word “witness” that I mentioned in my September 10 self-worth post. … Continue reading The Fourfold Path of Forgiveness
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Fitness and Forgiveness
Have you ever tried to manage life better by implementing a plan? You know, "proper planning prevents poor performance?" That kind of plan? But then you don't follow your so-called proper plan? And then, instead of adding peace, The Plan feeds frustration with self-defeating thoughts. What's wrong with you? Why can't you follow along? I … Continue reading Fitness and Forgiveness
Let’s Celebrate Some Birthdays
Happy Birthday Rebel, John Mellencamp Finally got to meet Mellencamp! Jacksonville, FL (Feb 2023)Mellencamp's hometown, Seymour, IN (Sept 2023) Do you see me?Visitors Center, Seymour, IN Today, John Mellencamp turns 72. I can't mention this musician and artist without mentioning Farm Aid, which he helped spearhead in 1985. His "Rain on the Scarecrow" resonates with … Continue reading Let’s Celebrate Some Birthdays
October Celebrates National Book Month
Are you excited? It's National Book Month!! Yay! And in honor of October, I'd love for you to join me in a discussion of a book I mentioned last week, The Book of Forgiving by Desmond Tutu and his daughter, Mpho Tutu. I read this book a few months ago in my good friend Elly's … Continue reading October Celebrates National Book Month
I Wonder…
I recently watched Crown Heights, a drama based on the true story of Colin Warner who was convicted of a murder he did not commit, resulting in 21 years behind bars, 21 years of horrific injustice, 21 years of a changed life. The story is also (and equally) about his best friend, Carl King, who … Continue reading I Wonder…