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In which I share quotes regarding fear
“People often ask if I think my life is dangerous, if I am afraid. I am much more afraid of remaining comfortable. Matthew 10:28 tells us not to fear things that can destroy the body but things that can destroy the soul. I am surrounded by things that can destroy the body. I interact almost…
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Learning from Katie Davis
Tonight, my friend April and I made a short road-trip to listen to Katie Davis tell her story. Katie Davis is extraordinary. But what I didn’t expect was that the evening wouldn’t be about Katie Davis at all. I knew my expectations were askew when Platt opened the service by reading a few words from…
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Politics
The 2012 election campaign officially kicked-off this week with President Obama’s first campaign ad. In case you missed it: Oops, my bad. This is it: I’ll be the first to admit that I become animated….ok, obnoxious, about certain issues and politicians. I’m certain that my dear husband was not insinuating anything with this particular Christmas…
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Who am I?
When we were kids, the most important introductory questions revolved around favorite colors, games, and cartoons. As an adult, we ask questions about how we spend our time: what do you do? When I meet a college student, the question is usually, what are you studying? or, what are your goals? Then, what do you…
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A Homely House
My day began in a bit of a panic as Karl and I were awakened by the sounds of Benjamin coughing and gasping for breath. After we got some medicine in his lungs and something to soothe his throat, I set him up on the couch and asked if he’d like a book to read…
Leslie Wiggins 