Our Flag

Our Flag

“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God with liberty and justice for all.” In elementary school, I remember that we stood at the beginning of each day and with solemnity recited...
Prayer, Part 1

Prayer, Part 1

Prayer is a mutually intentional encounter between the Almighty and human beings. God extends the invitation continuously; humankind responds sporadically. Prayer between God and the individual is usually a private matter. A remote and quiet setting is frequently...
Between Friends Boutique

Between Friends Boutique

The pewter grayness of the mid-morning seemed to suck the color from everything—except the wrap coat the fabric design of which was black, burgundy and white squares. The coat adorned a torso-mannequin that was set just outside the open door of a boutique. A man of...