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Love and Pain and the Cross

Love and Pain and the Cross

The Roman Empire celebrated its military victories with a parade called a Triumph. The commanding general entered the city and rolled through its streets in a four-horse chariot. His troops, his soon-to-be-enslaved captives, and the spoils of war trailed behind him....
Transforming Our Pain

Transforming Our Pain

A local news outlet reported that Alexandria—where my wife Joy and I reside—is the second most dangerous place to live in Louisiana. Shootings have been making headlines pretty often lately. So our violent crime ranking did not come as much of a surprise. Besides,...
How Imperfect People Love

How Imperfect People Love

“It’s not about you, it’s about them.” When I’ve been injured by another person’s cruel words or actions, friends have said this to me. Maybe your friends have consoled you in a similar way. And there is sad truth to what my friends have said. Some people offload...