It seems that I’m often getting surprised. It’s usually not a huge surprise…nothing earth shattering, but enough to knock me off balance a bit. Maybe an appointment gets cancelled or I’m asked to do something that I wasn’t planning and my schedule and plans get knocked out of whack.  “David, would you mind running some … Continue reading “Don’t Be Surprised” →

I was reading from Psalm 105 today and was touched by its power and beauty. “Give thanks to the Lord, tell his name ….O sing to him, sing his praise …Consider the Lord and his strength ….Remember the wonders he has done …He the Lord, is our God …He remembers his covenant and his promises, … Continue reading “O Sing To Him, Sing His Praise …” →

Is there any good news today? It does seem that all we hear about is bad news. Even sports is contaminated with a “haze of politics  and anger”. I used to love watching my favorite team, rooting for them, always hopeful for better years to come. Bad news does tend to weigh you down. Desmond Doss … Continue reading “Any Good News?” →

I’ve read and pondered many thoughts on “time” over the years. From saints and sinners, we have come to understand that “time is fleeting”…… “Art is long, and time is fleeting, and our hearts, though stout and brave, still like muffled drums, are beating. Funeral marches to the grave.” (Longfellow. A Psalm of Life) While I can … Continue reading “Time Is Fleeting” →

It’s easy to blame others for your woes. “You know, if I didn’t get the short end of the stick all the time, I would have done better …. if that mean teacher hadn’t given me that F…. if that coach had given me a fair shake….if that priest was a better preacher…. if my … Continue reading “Taking Responsibility” →

Originally Posted May 22, 2020 Why do we feel so busy? With no definite plans outside the house during the quarantine, it seems like we should be bored to tears… but I know I’m not. Most people I talk to are busy. I’m actually very busy. I know, it sounds crazy. I’m essentially retired, and … Continue reading “Why Are We So Busy ?” →

Originally Posted May 21, 2020 As I think back, I don’t remember much about Jesus rejoicing and getting really excited. Based on how some of my early teachers taught, I always thought the instruction you would receive coming into his presence was “shut up, sit down, and no fooling around”. Certainly he was always very … Continue reading “Did Jesus Ever Get Excited?” →

Recently I was sharing about Pope John Paul II’s morning prayer. It’s a great prayer that he was taught by his father and said all his life. The last part of the prayer is  “ Holy Spirit,  help me to begin, continue, and finish my work well, Amen.”  Let’s ponder that for a moment. We really do … Continue reading “Do Our Work Well” →

It’s been a busy summer. After hibernating for the past year due to the pandemic, we are pretty much on the move again. You may recall that a few weeks ago we did a two week road trip to the Midwest… into Michigan, Indiana, and Tennessee to visit family and attend a wedding. Once recovered, … Continue reading “Nail In The Tire Of My Life” →

My sister was an accomplished pianist. One day I asked her teach me how to play.  She began to demonstrate a few things, but I would quickly interrupt with” okay, I got it, I got it…let me try…” After this went on for awhile, she said, “that’s enough…enough is enough…”  As I recalled that memory recently, … Continue reading “The Quick Fix” →