February 14, 2016
When Love Comes
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January 16, 2016
A Place for ALL of Us . . . Somewhere
By Warren Holleman
Remember the heart-wrenching song from Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim’s West Side Story? It’s the prayer of two star-crossed lovers, unable to be who they were or to love the one they loved. And, of course, the stars weren’t the real problem. The real problem was the unmitigated prejudice and hatred of those around them.
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November 4, 2015
Let’s Celebrate Marriage AND Marriage Equality
By Warren Holleman
A key ingredient of work-life balance is enjoying the love of family and friends. Traditionally, the institution of marriage has helped solidify these commitments, but not everyone was allowed to marry. Thank God that changed this year, when the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that marriage no longer be the exclusive right of one group or another and that gays and lesbians be allowed to experience the joys and benefits of this essential institution.
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October 2, 2015
Just Touch Me
By Warren Holleman
Have you ever heard the gospel hymn, “He Touched Me”? It was written by Bill Gaither and recorded by Elvis Presley. We used to sing it a lot back in the 1980s, at the evangelical church we went to. The chorus went like this:
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September 1, 2015
Lovebirds, or Married to Medicine
by Warren Holleman
For better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health
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