Note: On Tuesdays and some Sundays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. It had been, ahem, a rather unusual year or so for the young girl. First, Mary is betrothed to Joseph. (I will not enter the debate about what… Continue reading Pondering in Our Hearts
Day: January 1, 2019
Friends in Faith: Lisa Julia Hill-Sutton
In the 18 months or so I’ve known her, I don’t think I’ve ever seen Lisa Julia Hill-Sutton as anything less than serene. Maybe it’s due to her strong faith that has weathered some storms, including the loss of a husband and a son many years ago and, more recently, the loss of two beloved… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Lisa Julia Hill-Sutton
On the Nightstand: Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World
Well, seriously, how do you not admire the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu, both Nobel Peace Prize laureates? I’m grateful to my friend Blythe Gifford for giving me this book for Christmas; I’ve been meaning to read it for two years. In this time when it seems everything is changing, it’s a reality check to… Continue reading On the Nightstand: Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World