With so many great themes in this story, it’s hard to say which one is best. We need them all. But I saved my favorite for last. I will never forget the first time I saw Les Miz live at the Fox Theater in downtown Atlanta. I sat spell-bound, unable to believe my eyes and ears. Hearing […]
Musings on Les Miserables–Part 3–Temptation
Marius is a young man with great ideals. Jean Valjean has become a man of honor. Both face huge temptations that threaten to tear down all they have come to believe and live. Shall Marius take the easy way out and not help his friends in their struggle for freedom while he pursues his love […]
More Musings on Les Miserables–Part 2–Second Chances
The first time I saw Les Miserables I almost burst into tears when the priest gave the candlesticks to Jean Valjean as he was about to be arrested and returned to prison. Don’t the priest’s actions so remind of us God’s love extended to us at our moments of deepest ruin or need? God’s love, […]
Musings on ‘Les Miserables’ Part One
I’ve loved the story and music from Les Miserables since seeing the play three times at the Fox in the 80’s. I read the real book a few years back and have seen the older movies. Some stories are timeless and this is one of them. This new movie version is breathtaking and moving. I […]
In the Manger With Jesus
Today I was remembering a very special Christmas, the Christmas of 1980. The Christmas before had been difficult and brought about huge changes that resulted in us leaving Campus Crusade, joining World Wide Discipleship and moving to Georgia. The aftermath of leaving Crusade found me a struggling mess, hungering for peace, rest, healing and acceptance. I had […]
Christmas Memories of God’s Faithfulness
This morning I was thinking about past Christmases when my children were young. I remembered how often I had to trust God to provide presents for the four kids. We were in a faith ministry and our income was solely from donations that were sporadic and interesting, to say the least. I was learning to […]