It has been a long time since the Armistice was signed in 1918. My mother, Susie Latty Day, was a little girl at the time but she remembered it vividly, always, and what a time of rejoicing it was. This was The Great War, the War to End All Wars, the world would be at […]
Dec 25, 2014
A Night of Peace
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“For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:11). “And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men‘” (Luke 2: 13-14). […]
Aug 23, 2013
Darkness Before the Dawn
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Such a quiet, peaceful morning. The moon casts house and tree shadows along my street. I’ll venture to say that of all the people on this short street, I am the only one awake at this hour. Maybe not. I certainly don’t know if some of my neighbors find sleep elusive for one reason or […]
Aug 11, 2013
A Storm on the Water
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We may have a breather today, between storms. We’ve been experiencing a lot of rain which is certainly a blessing but sometimes we are threatened with severe weather including flooding. And if that is a blessing, it is wearing a disguise. This morning I’m thinking of the dangerous weather nature hurls our way and also […]
Jun 14, 2013
The Peace of a New Day
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The whistle of the train is part of this early morning before the sun comes up. It is a reassuring sound, a confirmation that schedules are kept and business is going on as planned. Early bird robins sing praises to springtime and a mourning dove joins in. Night is giving way to the dawn and […]
