by Kathy Nickerson | Mar 28, 2010 | happy endings, mercy
I watched two movies this year that were extremely similar in theme and message. Several of the scenes in both movies were shot inside the homes of working class folks. And both homes were obviously furnished from garage sales. In Movie One, the living room shots made...
by Kathy Nickerson | Mar 25, 2010 | The Bible
In ancient days, flocks were led to Jerusalem five days before the Passover. The lambs destined for sacrifice were bathed in the pool outside the sheep gate and then secured in pens for inspection. For the next five days, priests would come out daily to check each...
by Kathy Nickerson | Mar 22, 2010 | mercy, The Bible
Moments of mercy in the Bible generally astound me. But I’m especially moved by the ones that took place the last week of Jesus’ life. He was on His way to Jerusalem for the Passover celebration… and His death. We don’t know how long he’d...
by Kathy Nickerson | Mar 19, 2010 | Uncategorized
Thirty years ago this coming Sunday, I gave birth to a son. Our only son, in fact. He is sandwiched in between three marvelous sisters, and he filled that spot quite well. In fact, people often comment on his name — Joe — in the middle of all those...
by Kathy Nickerson | Mar 17, 2010 | family, writing
Writers have a tendency to be emotional. I think I’ve mentioned that before. And it isn’t a particularly good trait in a business that requires frequent rejections before one succeeds. My response to the roller-coaster of the business is to quit...
