For Those Having a Blue Christmas

Like many, the holidays are a difficult time of year for me. A few years ago, my family spent our final Thanksgiving together and then, just before Christmas on December 13, my Dad lost his 5-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Truth be told, while Christmas carols and hymns proclaim “Peace on Earth, Goodwill to Men,” … Continue reading For Those Having a Blue Christmas

Suturing Wounds with Mercy

"I'm starting with the man in the mirror. I'm asking him to change his ways." Ever sing the classic Michael Jackson song? It's catchy. There is one real problem with the song, however: it relies on self-reflection and the self improving the self. I often look into the mirror first. I often catch myself believing … Continue reading Suturing Wounds with Mercy