Author Archives: LJones

The Meaning of the Black Cat Black cats have generally been considered as omens of bad luck or an indication of a satanic presence. In the time of the Pilgrims, some thought black cats were “familiars” (demons) in league with … Continue reading →

To My Friend in Pain, I cannot imagine how you felt when you heard the shocking news of the loss of your loved one.  Perhaps the world stood still for you, as a crushing weight of unimaginable grief drove you … Continue reading →

Big Mistakes in Bible Times Perhaps you are aware, our political system is currently in disarray following some unpopular decisions at home and abroad.  I have been thinking about the implications poor judgement has for all of us, and these … Continue reading →

Living with Control Freaks I’ve been studying the subject of control.  Specifically, I am trying to understand people with control issues. All of us can be controlling at times, especially when we sense our lives are out of control. The … Continue reading →

Impeaching Jesus “Impeachment” is a dangerous word in light of our current political environment.  Before I proceed, I think a definition is in order.  According to Merriam-Webster, to “impeach” is “to charge (a public official) before a competent tribunal with … Continue reading →

Reclaiming Redemption Our past has become our present. Rare is the day when a public figure isn’t called out for a past sin or indiscretion. Sometimes the past needs to be addressed.  Most notably, evil predators who once used their … Continue reading →

Religious Freedom and Persecution You may have been following the news surrounding the UN Summit, our President’s posture toward climate change activists and his speech about religious freedom.  I have never fit neatly into a climate change discussion.  I love … Continue reading →

What is “Best” for our Children? A few days ago, Felicity Huffman was sentenced for her role in a disheartening college admissions scandal where she schemed to falsify her daughter Sophia’s SAT scores.  In a letter to the judge presiding … Continue reading →

How to Use a Sharpie Pen  You have surely seen the news story of our President’s edit to the projected path of Hurricane Dorian.  The humor isn’t in the prediction, as there was a time when Dorian could have found … Continue reading →

Total Devastation The word “devastation” is being used to describe the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian’s direct hit on the Bahamas. “Total devastation” “Complete devastation” “Absolute devastation” If you have seen some of the first pictures from the Bahamas, I feel … Continue reading →