legacy – The Word's Out

Where Clouds are Far Behind

by Brenda B on June 10, 2016 with No Comments

By Brenda Black Somewhere over the rainbow, on June 10, 1922, Frances Ethel Gumm entered this world. By the ripe old age of two, the baby girl delivered her first stage performance and a star was born. Sadly, no fairy … Read More

A Life Lived Well

by Brenda B on October 22, 2014 with No Comments

By Brenda Black Funerals are not among my top favorite social gatherings. My ability to empathize deeply makes ministry to the grieving emotionally draining personally. Still, we count it an honor to be there for people when they need us … Read More

Bewildered and Blessed

by Brenda B on August 20, 2013 with No Comments

By Brenda Black Had someone been in the room with me on the day I played back a phone message of congratulations, they may have offered to assist in closing my gaping mouth and suggested a cool drink of water. … Read More

Football, Faith and Footprints

by Brenda B on January 14, 2009 with 10 Comments

By Brenda Black I heard the name from sports commentators throughout the National Championship Game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the University of Florida. I had not paid much attention to the Heisman winning quarterback since my alma mater’s Chase … Read More

Football, Faith and Footprints

by Brenda B on January 14, 2009 with No Comments