Ramadan

The Sower by Vincent Van GoghI could not keep my eyes off his name tag. The check-out clerk did not look Middle Eastern, but his name tag read, “Ramadan.” I knew Muslims fast during daylight hours for thirty days during the month of Ramadan.

“I have never seen anyone with that name,” I observed. “Is that your faith?”

“Yes,” Ramadan replied. “I was born during Ramadan.” Continue reading “Ramadan”

Wildfire or Fireplace? Where are you in your faith? (via Kindling)

We had about 30 minutes to evacuate before the flames arrived at Arrowhead Springs. I grabbed a few clothes for Steve and me and baby Debbie, then ran over to the next door child care to get her. A few other mothers were there, but no time to notify others to get their children. So each of us took two. Continue reading Wildfire or Fireplace? Where are you in your faith? (via Kindling)

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