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Monthly Archives: August 2015
Remembering Hurricane Katrina: From Despair to Hope
Ten years is a long time but the memories of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath have not faded for me. I remember watching the evening news and seeing those staggering images of people in New Orleans in the aftermath of … Continue reading
Posted in Endurance, Healing, Hope, Justice
Tagged 10th anniversary, Equality, Gulf Coast Region, Hurricane Katrina, National Council of Churches USA
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On Roadblocks, Detours and Shortcuts
I was at the car dealership for more than eight hours today. UGH! I heard a noise that sounded like my back brakes. The mechanic didn’t hear anything. I insisted that the car get checked again and when it was, it … Continue reading
Posted in Divorce, Healing, Hope, Overcoming Obstacles
Tagged divorce, grace, healing, Hope, new beginnings, obstacles, overcoming, roadblocks, separation, traffic
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Hot Grits Are Good for Eating
A few years ago I wrote an article titled, “More Than Hot Grits (and an Iron Skillet), which appeared in an online publication called The Vine. The publication is no longer available but recent events made me dig this out … Continue reading
Posted in Abuse, Domestic Violence, Hope, Justice, Prayer, Sacrifice, Violence Against Women
Tagged abuse, church, domestic abuse, domestic violence, healing, Hope, hot grits, intimate partner, intimate partner violence, marriage, National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Prayer, relationship, relationships, violence, violence against women, women
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