NEW ORLEANS | This battered, noisy, exotic, wonderful, important city is thanking God for people of faith.
I lost a dear friend recently. She was a gifted athlete, yet she couldn’t outrun the pain. She had a heart of gold, but even that couldn’t overcome the hurt and suffering. She was smart and still couldn’t think of a way to beat death.
What can be more patriotic than the flag? As an emblem of the 13 original colonies, and now 50 states, with the diversity of its peoples becoming one in spirit, our flag is woven with American history and hopes.
The Rev. Duke Tufty, pastor, Unity Temple on the Plaza: There is a great similarity between human beings, creatures of the Earth, flowers, a tree or any other living thing. We are all an expression of life and have come forth from the Earth. We didn’t come from some far-off planet or magically appear here one day.
SECOND FRIDAY FILM SERIES: Regular monthly film series for the community titled “Heights of the Human Spirit.” 7 p.m. July 11, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 6401 Wornall. Free. www.standrewkc.org (816-523-1602)
S ummer often brings vacation days, trips to flee the routine and extra “me” time.
I lost a dear friend recently. She was a gifted athlete, yet she couldn’t outrun the pain. She had a heart of gold, but even that couldn’t overcome the hurt and suffering. She was smart and still couldn’t think of a way to beat death.
The preacher stood in the doorway of the picturesque Marietta, Ga., church and looked out at the parking lot as his congregation gathered for the early morning service.
What can be more patriotic than the flag? As an emblem of the 13 original colonies, and now 50 states, with the diversity of its peoples becoming one in spirit, our flag is woven with American history and hopes.
