“This is presented as a tribute to my mother Ruth Viola Scrabeck-Lyons, who died ten years ago, the day before Easter, April 4, 2025.”

“…a repository of thoughts, feelings, and memories in the wake of the tragic loss of our son.”

In 17 posts, a narrative that started in the spring of 2015 and ended March 31, 2021 is told primarily through emails with my comments.

“It seems that vigilantly denying so many likely dangers is part of being human, and most of all, …denying death!”

“…whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant,”

“I have ventured where few have dared to go. And I have discovered what most do not want to know...”

It is with jaw dropping disbelief & heavy-hearted grief that I write of the devastation & shame that has come to my family in the past year.

I was told, “It’s gaslighting. They are playing with your mind. They want you to think you’re the problem.

“...injustices in general follow patterns that if understood can prevent them in the future.”

“...a coverup is as conspicuous as a red flag.”

(reflections from Matthew chap. 2 ...and my own experience) Have you listened? Have you heard? It's the sound of weeping! Can you hear...

I’d like to tell you about a church that hundreds loved, but most have left. Ashburn Baptist had such community, like a family. For many...

Turn my eyes to the cross

You can not decorate negligence with honor. There is no substance, no weight to it.

“...his covert method of using, abusing and discarding the sheep has divided and scattered the flock”

LOOK and be AMAZED ....or APPALLED!!!

So much beauty, so much pain!

“the warnings have been given as to what will happen if we don’t deal with sin ourselves.”

Christ, Truth, Light & Love are one whole. Christ brings all of this redemptive power to every heart that welcomes Him.”

“...with addictions, that which has trapped you becomes a retreat...as if it's supporting you. But you are bound by it.”