I have read these two poems numerous times in devotionals and online. I have never seen a copyright on them, but they are attributed to Ann Weems. The story I have heard is that she is a minister’s wife who lost her son to murder though I could not confirm that online. Here poems speak, however, to the heart many feel this time of year as they attempt to celebrate Christmas with a heavy heart. Perhaps she expresses your heart too.
I want to address the issue of mothers letting go of their sons. In my opinion, in the age of the strong mother and absentee father, the dilemma has reached epidemic proportions.
Recently I received some great business advice from my mom. Please understand that my mom is retired from over 40 years of work in the business world, but she is usually not the first person I would think of for business advice. I mean, she is smart, no doubt about that, but she is my mom. I go to Warren Buffett for business advice. I go to my mom when I cannot find my recipe for cornbread.
One would think I would become callous to disappointing news after hearing so much of it each week, but some things will always leave me speechless.
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I completed my first marathon today, the Rocket City Marathon in Huntsville, Alabama. I registered in September and began a training program that would help me get ready by mid December. I kept on schedule through my 18-mile run, but then life got crazy and I was not able to run much the last four weeks before the race. I had considered not running, but decided I had worked too hard and so I pressed into it and finished. The first question I get is “Would I do another one?” The answer is yes, but I have learned a few things about marathons that I would do differently if I did another one.
Tweet Recently I twittered the questions: 1. What do you want for Christmas? 2. If you had to name something intangible, what would it be? I got some…
Tweet Here are some items that caught my attention this week and caused me to think. Ministry Marketing Coach is going to provide some ideas in coming weeks to…
Tweet Earlier today I shared questions I recently asked our staff to help them prepare for a better 2009. In fairness, I felt I needed to answer these questions myself. Here…
Tweet Recently I shared some questions with our staff to consider answering as we head into a new year. Giving Chad (my co-pastor) and me the answers was optional, but…
