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When the issue about Dr. Franklin Graham’s negative statement about Islam arose, I found myself siding with his Christian fervency on one side, but regreting his method of witnessing for the faith it on the other. First of all, it seemed clear to me that he did not hate Moslems as human beings, but rather that he rejected their religion.  He [...]

Most of my blogs are about positive thinking, taking action (with God’s help), making a difference, meeting one’s potential, fighting the good fight. I still encourage all those things. But there are also times when the body or mind or both are in lock down. Our master plan has been interrupted or ended. I have been there in varying degrees (though [...]

I graduated from Furman University in June of 1965. It was a hot, muggy day as my father and I walked out of the auditorium and my white dress clung to me like Saran Wrap. I slipped out of the cap and gown, patting my hair back into place, and began looking about for friends with whom to exchange [...]