Monthly Archives: September 2019

Standing strong before the opposition

Posted on September 29, 2019 by maradanto

I realize a lot of evangelical friends are praying that the president will stand strong in the face of impeachment proceedings. As Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove has observed, the Bible tells us of another world leader who stood strong in the face … Continue reading →

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Where I Stand

Posted on September 27, 2019 by maradanto

We need more beauty in the world, it’s true; but we also need to appreciate better the beauty we already have. That’s one of the reasons I’ve been posting poetry lately — sometimes old favorites of mine, sometimes verse I’ve … Continue reading →

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Childhood trauma and play therapy

Posted on September 24, 2019 by maradanto

Back when Oldest Daughter was 3, she lost her brother when he returned to his birth family. Pretty brutal trauma. Lumpy had been a part of her family for as long as she could remember, and now he was gone. … Continue reading →

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Childhood memories: The window and the bathroom

Posted on September 22, 2019 by maradanto

Six years ago yesterday, my father decided to embarrass his four sons at my brother Blair’s wedding. To accomplish this, he told everyone about the time I allegedly irritated Blair out onto the porch roof while he did his algebra homework. … Continue reading →

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When the spirit of revival came

Posted on September 10, 2019 by maradanto

It was the summer of 1995, and the revival spirit had come to Easton. The days were a blaze of August heat that scorched the grass and trees and burned white skin to the color of bronze. Water flowed easily … Continue reading →

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