Rage in the U.S. is marching on. What do we do?

Our country is seething with rage about race, immigration and police.

Black Lives Matter rage
Black Lives Matter protest/Clay Banks/Unsplash

Where is the rainbow to lead us out of the valley?

Rage relieved by rainbow
Rainbow at Lake Athens,TX/Photo by Suzanne Guthrie

Maybe the rainbow is a leader who will . . .

  • be strong yet gentle
  • be wise yet sensitive
  • be powerful yet humble
  • be inspiring yet realistic

Where is this leader?

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How to Hope in the Middle of any Crisis

Did you ever think hope could vanish as fast as sporting events did in the Coronavirus crisis?

That’s why TV channels played the Lord of the Rings over and over.

Frodo Baggins and his companions live day and night in loss, pain and darkness.

The wear and tear of goblin gnashing and countless deaths lead to Frodo’s merciful escape from the Grey Havens to a sort of heaven.

God filled hope

Tolkien enthusiasts adopted the catch-phrase “Frodo Lives!” to express hope in dark times.

For anyone in despair, three reminders can light up a dismal season.

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