On Aug. 9 there were 44 people injured in mass shootings and 1 death. This does not include shootings where 3 or fewer are injured or killed, nor suicides, successful or not. There were 3 children killed that day. So, the horribly sad story of a 5 year old's murder, which was reported by CNN, … Continue reading The Other Epidemic
Call the Season
“Are you ready for some football?!” Not so much. I am a big fan of college football. Specifically, Georgia Bulldogs football. When I was a senior in high school and looking at colleges, I was accepted to UGA. My question to my dad was, “Do they have a good football team?” Up until the following … Continue reading Call the Season
A Meager Apology
I’m sorry. No excuses. Just, I’m sorry.
A Pastoral Letter For Such a Time as This
The following is the letter I sent to my church today. If it helps you see that not all Christians are actively advocating racial injustices, or supporting lax regulations on guns and ammo, or ignoring action in favor of thoughts and prayers, I am grateful to be one voice, one actor in the march for a society free from fear of one another and free from gun violence and racism. If it helps you take action, I am overjoyed for supporting your desire to make a difference!
Seriously, you have to ask? That’s the problem!
Facebook friends ask me why I am focused on the kneeling, since they can't understand why a good white girl like me doesn't see this as unpatriotic and move on. Or at least support the flag and the anthem and the military. Years ago it was illegal for blacks to enter the front door of … Continue reading Seriously, you have to ask? That’s the problem!
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