of shame & shape-shifting

“I will give you double for your shame” Isaiah 61:7a I always see this promise of God as being spoken to women The gender more receptive to shame. Shame for things done to her Shame for things done by her Shame for the same things a man preens over A woman is naturally a receptacle […]

Those We Leave Behind

I always wondered why lions sneak up from the covers instead of up front.   They spook the unsuspecting herd, cause them to run amok then lie in wait for that one caught behind.  From a helpless flock of sheep through ala dazzle of zebras or even a tower of giraffes right to an intimidating parade […]

lessons from a migrant

Dear Reader, There was this prince who was forced to relocate from his country.     As in he was given no option but to practically abandon all and move to some foreign land.   It was no fun period for him as he was married with no child yet.    Imagine what his new wife must […]