Westboro Baptist Church

On the anniversary of my own grandfather’s passing

Today is always a mixed day emotionally for me, the anniversary of Grandad Jeff’s passing through lung cancer and my other Grandad’s birthday. But this post is less to do with my own agony and more to do with another woman’s pain. A few days ago I read this post by Grace Phelps, granddaughter ofContinue reading “On the anniversary of my own grandfather’s passing”

Love not hate

I have just finished reading a Facebook status from Nate Phelps, estranged son of the founder of the Westboro Baptist Church. It appears that Fred Phelps Sr is near the end of his life and is currently in a hospital bed. The post goes on to say that Fred Sr was excommunicated from the ‘church’Continue reading “Love not hate”

Make me a channel of your peace

Make me a channel of your peace: Where there is hatred, let me bring your love, Where there is injury, your pardon, Lord, And where there’s doubt true faith in you. Make me a channel of your peace: Where there’s despair in life, let me bring hope, Where there is darkness, only light, And whereContinue reading “Make me a channel of your peace”