Loneliness

Have you ever been to any gathering where there was a multitude of people to talk to, and yet you never felt more alone? Have you ever felt such abject loneliness that it made you want to give up on life? How many of you are shy, don't express yourself well, or are just plain … Continue reading Loneliness

What a Privilege!

As I was walking to class the other day, a thought crossed my mind. I walk a considerable distance every day to class, carrying a backpack laden down with my laptop, charger, notebooks, homework papers and other odds and ends. By the time I reach my destination, even on cooler days I am warm and … Continue reading What a Privilege!

Fire

Fire is one of the most amazing powers in God's creation. Sitting by a bonfire on a cool evening can be relaxing and mesmerizing. Fire, however, can also be deadly. Many people were killed in fires after the San Francisco  earthquake of 1906. Many others perished in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and in … Continue reading Fire