Category Archives: sin
SECRETS & LIES
In our world today, I think you would have to possess nerves of steel – be completely into yourself – believe you’re above reproach – have a spotless past – and possess a bit of insanity, to enter the political arena today. The … Continue reading
SIN
I read an article yesterday pertaining to words Christians use, which most folks don’t understand – words like sanctification, justification, redemption and little words like behold, blessings and sin. These words apparently aren’t on the minds of those in the … Continue reading
ALL HALLOWS EVE
It’s Halloween and soon the streets will be filled with all sorts of little ghosts and goblins begging for candy. Chances are they have no great need for the treats, but they love this tradition of dressing up and having … Continue reading
AUTUMN CRUD
This is my favorite time of year. The trees are splendidly dressed in their most brilliant colors, the air is crisp and clean, and I even got married in September. One of the side effects of this season for me … Continue reading
OLD RAGS
I’ve been sorting through crates of costumes that were packed away in our garage for the past year. Before we moved, I didn’t realize I would have no further use for these things, so they were sealed up and made … Continue reading
ANGER & MALICE & RAGE, OH MY!
When we moved to Minneapolis in 1973, we were thrilled to be living in a “big” city that maintained good values – had an amazing art community – was a beautiful metropolis and still had a home town feel to … Continue reading
I DIG DIRT
Ever since I was little I had a close attachment with dirt. I loved making mud pies. I enjoyed digging for worms. There was something about squishing your fingers through the moist soil in search of buried treasure or who knows what. … Continue reading
PINTEREST PERFECT?
Don’t you just checking out Pinterest for creative ideas? Doesn’t everyone have stuff like this on their mantle or dining room table for the Easter holiday? So many times we hope things will be Pinterest perfect in our lives. We … Continue reading
SIT DOWN, YOU’RE ROCKIN’ THE BOAT
A few years ago, I had the pleasure of directing a high school production of “Guys & Dolls.” The story is about an itinerate gambler who makes anything into a bet. He has been challenged to approach Sergeant Sarah Brown, from the … Continue reading
WHAT DO I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS?
We started this year with a total re-evaluation of our lives when my husband experienced a small stroke last December. Where was our focus? What mattered in our life? Why were we working so hard? Why were we living in a house … Continue reading
THE MOTHER OF HUMANITY
This series pertains to Jesus’ lineage and the women who played a part in it. I do not claim to be a theologian, but as a dramatist and writer I believe that the Bible is full of stories about average and … Continue reading
DESTRUCTION FROM WITHIN
“Have no fear of robbers or murderers. They are external dangers, petty dangers. We should fear ourselves. Prejudices are the real robbers; vices the real murderers. The great dangers are within us. Why worry about what threatens our heads or … Continue reading
DOES CHURCH MAKE YOU PERFECT?
Many think that they’re above reproach or no longer considered sinful if they simply attend church. Many are also there because they feel safe from the world outside. Some even use church as a place to compensate for the sins … Continue reading
THE UGLY SIDE OF LIFE
Every day there is one shocking news story after another. We’re bombarded by tales of inhumanity murder, greed, lust, idolatry, treacherous acts of violence and hatred. Occasionally we’re treated to a “feel good” story, but it seems they’re few and … Continue reading
LIGHT IN DARKNESS
His hand reached for the oil lamp in the darkness. He was enveloped in the deepest darkness he had ever experienced. He strained to see even a tiny glimpse of light – just a faint whisper – nothing. He groped, … Continue reading
FREE FROM BONDAGE
Up until the middle 1950s, it was customary for prisoners to do things like repair buildings, build roads, or menial tasks like picking up roadside trash. They were chained, so the work was even more difficult than it would normally be. … Continue reading
THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT
In the early 70’s, Flip Wilson coined the phrase, “The devil made me do it,” and created the character, Geraldine, who often said, “What you see is what you get.” His popularity grew at a time when racism was running rampant, … Continue reading
NATURAL BORN SINNERS
Children aren’t taught to be naughty. It’s as natural as a dog chasing its tail. Teens aren’t molded into bipolar Dr. Jekyls and Mr. Hydes. It’s part of the hormonal imbalance of that age. College students aren’t just naturally rebellious know-it-alls, who think … Continue reading
CHIEF OF SINNERS
I’m tired. I need to be renewed. My strength is waning. The world is making me faint. I feel I can’t take another step. Then I realize that I can’t take a single step forward until I acknowledge that I … Continue reading
He was so much more
He walked among the people, He told them of God’s love.He came to walk within our shoes, from heaven up above.His words were new to those He taught, He spoke of love unknown,How every single sacrifice would not for sin … Continue reading
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