Cory L. Kemp
Who Are The Homeless?
Stories of generous support to the victims hit hardest by Hurricane Katrina's fury, those who have literally lost everything, including their homes, are being shared in news reports and articles across the United States and around the world.
Date Posted: September 23, 2005
The Diaspora Soul of the City of New Orleans
The Diaspora Soul of the City of New Orleans News coverage continues regarding the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, albeit much more hopeful than even a week ago.
Date Posted: September 12, 2005
You Don't See Many Chickens in Clearance
Retailers are not always perfect judges of what will sell in any given location or during a particular season. Seeing literal truckloads of new merchandise arrive on a regular basis as a store manager, I caught myself wondering what the buyers were...
Date Posted: September 07, 2005
Prayers for the People
Early news reports that indicated Hurricane Katrina had dodged New Orleans enough to avoid the worst were wrong.The Gulf Coast is suffering today in ways that are unimaginable to any of us who have anything other than nothing.
Date Posted: September 07, 2005
The Feeding of the 12 Million
Perhaps you have heard of the famine in the Western regions of Africa. There has been some press, not a lot, as we here in the United States grapple with our own issues, particularly our involvement in Iraq.But a famine does exist, affecting...
Date Posted: August 30, 2005
On Finding Our Way
Maps are funny things.They are only good if you know how to use them. You have to know where you are, know what your destination is, and from that, apply your time frame to this representation of the larger reality into which you are about to...
Date Posted: August 30, 2005
Making the Faith/Hope Connection
You have hope in your life, expectations, desires, a feeling of confidence in what you intend for your life. You know where you want your hope to lead you. But what is the path that you will need to create to continue your journey?
Date Posted: April 24, 2005
What Do You Hope For In Your Life?
What do you hope for in your life?It's a simple enough question, but one I find most people are at a loss to answer, or at least uncomfortable considering.
Date Posted: April 24, 2005
Three Faces of Hope
Recently I returned to my Oxford Dictionary to refresh my memory on the definition of hope. I've grown uncomrotable with how easily we as a culture use the word hope to dismiss the very essence of what the word is intended to convey.
Date Posted: April 24, 2005
When Do You Pray?
When do you pray?Prayer is the cornerstone of the Christian faith, the communication factor with God that opens us to grace, hope and the very love of God that transforms our lives. So, when do you pray?Think about that for a moment.
Date Posted: November 01, 2004