Cascade Books just published a collection of my sermons. Here is a shortened version of my story about my Uncle Jesse and his response to his wife’s mental illness. I always called him “Uncle Jesse.” As a teenager, I thought of him as that friendly uncle with the shock of white hair and warm smile that everyone in my home congregation respected. We all knew that Uncle Jesse had to raise his two daughters by himself because his wife had been institutionalized for mental illness for as long as any of us could remember. But I never thought much about that—as a teenager, that is. His warmth and joy seldom betrayed deeper pain.
Thank you for this shining story of what marriage is meant to be!
Thanks for all you have done and written concerning the threat of Trumpism, extremism and 'Christian Nationalism'.
These continue to be highly active and toxic threats to our Constitution, the very survival of our democratic constitutional republic, social justice, and all we hold dear.
Meanwhile, the POT (Party of Trump) continues to pass laws to restrict voting rights that will hurt Blacks and poor people the most, and the Supreme Court just told the it's OK.
Where can we find organizations, networks and voices to continue the necessary work of opposing there destructive forces and upholding the values you have so faithfully stood for?
First, best wishes for your health.
Thank you for this shining story of what marriage is meant to be!
Thanks for all you have done and written concerning the threat of Trumpism, extremism and 'Christian Nationalism'.
These continue to be highly active and toxic threats to our Constitution, the very survival of our democratic constitutional republic, social justice, and all we hold dear.
Meanwhile, the POT (Party of Trump) continues to pass laws to restrict voting rights that will hurt Blacks and poor people the most, and the Supreme Court just told the it's OK.
Where can we find organizations, networks and voices to continue the necessary work of opposing there destructive forces and upholding the values you have so faithfully stood for?
Ron, thank you for sharing that beautiful story. Uncle Jesse lived out God's committed, faithful love-- like you and & Arbutus.
Great to read your blogs; Kevin & I are praying that your treatment is working!