Tag: California
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A Sign of the Times
When I saw the video of Thamsanqa Jantjie, the mentally challenged signer at President Nelson Mandela’s December 10, 2013 memorial, I chuckled hard! It was clear that whatever Mr. Jantjie was dong, it was not real or truly skillful Sign Language. However, Mr. Jantjie accomplished what he set out to do. He accomplished infamy! Deficits […]
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Perfect Love Brings About …
I imagined the backdrop for the Living Nativity without thought for the rest of the manger. Once it was decided that a full manger was needed, I thought simple pimple! Let’s just use a barbecue canopy frame; a few palm branches and Voilà – a manger scene. Not so […]
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“Little Oak” Encinitas, CA
Encinitas: “Little Oak” Cruising south on Old Highway 101? Just beyond the fair village of Carlsbad, California you will find the City of Encinitas- do not blink or you will miss it! On one recent, drizzly day drive I was rewarded with a visit to the area. The city ignited all of my senses. After […]
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Hey Californian Where Are You???
“I know that the LORD secures justice for the poor and upholds the cause of the needy.” Psalm 140:12 Southern California is a beautiful place to live. Those of us who are fortunate to have homes nestled between the lush, living Cleveland National Forest and the cool, deep, azure blue Pacific Ocean, are blessed […]