What Will You Give?

Artwork by Sabine Kleftogiannis. The Wise men laid gifts at the feet of the baby, Jesus. That those noble men would travel so far to honor a child born in a manger would seem to be, on the surface, an unparalleled act of selfless giving. After all, the baby was in impoverished circumstances. There was no reason to expect him to acknowledge their support, and he had nothing to give in return, not... Read more

Sandy Hook Elementary: For such as they is The Kingdom of Heaven

The tragic incident at Sandy Hook Elementary brings back memories of when my daughter, Lakita, was that young. We had no clue that such violence could reach into a school. As far as we knew, our babies were safe. In a manner of speaking, my daughter is a grown woman now, . She graduated from college, got married, and has done everything in an orderly fashion except produce my grandchildren. I sometimes... Read more