As I watched the events unfold, and as I waited by the phone to hear from friends in the areas under attack, my heart was so heavy. I had not written a poem in years and I haven’t written one since. This one poured from my heart on September 12, 2001. In this, a time of tragedy And facing obvious war, It's time to look around and see, what others perished for. One Nation stands […] Read the Full Article »
Where was God on 9/11?
Not long after the horrible events of September 11, 2001 unfolded before our eyes, variations of an email titled “Where was God on 9/11?” began circulating that gave a bit of perspective to such a soul-numbing tragedy. Have you ever thought, "Where was God on 9/11 when the World Trade Center and the Pentagon were attacked?" Well, I know where my God was on the morning of September 11, 2001, and He was very busy! […] Read the Full Article »
Bloomberg Leaves God Off Invited Guest List for 9-11 Ceremonies. Will He Invite God to Hurricane Irene Party?
In a small way, I understand the decision of Mayor Bloomberg to exclude religious leaders from the upcoming 10th Anniversary ceremonies of 9-11. I’m sure there are an abundance of religions and beliefs that are represented by the massive number of lives lost. As the political leader, essentially in charge of this event, it would be difficult to determine what religions would be represented and which would not. That Does NOT however, mean I agree […] Read the Full Article »