Author Archives: Verla Wallace

Why God Loves Dogs

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Verla Wallace

Today is a good day. I want to relish it because bad days are the ones we typically remember and rehash, even though both are a necessary part of the cycle of life. King Solomon–once touted as the wisest man … Continue reading →

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Jesus and Cereal

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Verla Wallace

It had been an extremely difficult hour of discussion about fear, how we each felt about it, experiences we’ve had with fear, how we’ve coped and what God has to say about it. The voluntary participants were female residents of … Continue reading →

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Getting in God’s Face

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Verla Wallace

Unanswered prayers wreck me. Sometimes I feel like saying, “God, would it kill you to let me in on what you’re doing here? It’s not like I’m asking for a Rolex watch. What I’m asking for falls under the header of … Continue reading →

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Judging Our “Truthiness”

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Verla Wallace

As I was channel surfing recently, it struck me how many highly rated television shows today are contests with serious-as-a-heart-attack judging, winners and losers, and lots of drama. There’s “American Idol,” “The Voice,” “Dancing with the Stars,” “The Biggest Loser,” … Continue reading →

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When Is It Time To Go?

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Verla Wallace

How do you know when it’s time to go? Go forward, go back, go in a different direction, go make it right, go get help, go in spite of your fears? This morning I found myself returning to a process … Continue reading →

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Chatting It Up with God

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Verla Wallace

It’s me, Lord, back at our meet-up place here at the blog. Since you’ve promised never to leave us and since you’re everywhere anyway, I guess I never really went anywhere. I just haven’t been very good about keeping our date here to write together. … Continue reading →

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The Messy Journey Between Back Then, Now, and Up Ahead

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Verla Wallace

I hear people talk all the time about the importance of a 360 degree job self-assessment, where you assess you own performance in the last year (or any duration of your choosing) and ask those peers or those above (like … Continue reading →

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Our Own Version of “Boston Strong”

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Verla Wallace

In the wake of the marathon bombings, Bostonians rose up to declare to the world they would not be cowered by terrorists–homegrown or otherwise. Blue and gold t-shirts emblazoned with “Boston Strong” sold out almost immediately. Other companies leaped in … Continue reading →

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When Convictions Get Ugly

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Verla Wallace

I’m a jaded old reporter who isn’t shocked by much. I’ve covered heinous stories like the John Wayne Gacy trial, political corruption at the highest level, and kids sold by a parent on drugs. But one story this week caught me … Continue reading →

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Grateful for an Empty Tomb

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Verla Wallace

“In many respects I would find an unresurrected Jesus easier to accept. Easter makes him dangerous. Because of Easter I have to listen to his extravagant claims and can no longer pick and choose from his sayings. Easter means he must be out there … Continue reading →

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