What does “loving God with your whole heart, soul, mind, and strength” have to do with a boat “planing” on the water? Hmmmm, that’s a very interesting question. Is there any connection? Well, we don’t have time to contact Leonardo da Vinci or Thomas Aquinas, so I guess I’m going to have to jump in … Continue reading “Giving 100%” →

Originally Posted June 15, 2020 We’ve heard the  admonition  “before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes”… ie. look to understand his experiences, challenges and thought processes. This is also called empathy,…. “ the ability to sense other people's emotions… to imagine what someone else is thinking or feeling; it’s the capacity to place oneself in another's position.”  Something … Continue reading “Does He Understand Us” →

Originally Posted June 12, 2020 If you want to stop your complaining, you need to spend time with people who don’t complain. This morning I met with a group of friends. We met outside, with proper social distancing, to discuss how we’re doing. I have known these men for many years. We meet to share … Continue reading “In Case You’re Thinking Of Complaining” →

Let’s be careful not to fool ourselves. Sometimes I can read something from the scriptures or from a holy writer and I can think I’ve actually incorporated the message into my life….”oh yes, I see that, I understand…great…”. Well it may be a good start, but it’s only a start… I need to follow up … Continue reading “Don’t Kick The Can Down The Road” →

Thoughts about the cross ... about the life of the “church militant” ... about the realities of life in the battle, can take up a majority of my thinking.  It seems there’s always something that reminds me that I haven’t “died and gone to heaven”. For example, this morning I discovered a bag of M&M’s from … Continue reading “Pure Joy Is On The Way” →

In the morning I review my “To-Do List” and set out to wade thru it like a hot knife thru butter. “I’m going to use my well - honed “multitasking skills” to really make progress today.”  When I was younger, I do remember at times hearing “you can’t walk and chew gum at the same … Continue reading “Multitasking” →

Well, here we are…Advent has begun….it’s time to get the ball rolling. I have my plan and need a lot of grace to make it happen…. but I need some momentum. Momentum is important in all phases of life, including the spiritual life. In Physics, “momentum can be defined as "mass in motion. All objects have … Continue reading “Let’s Get The Ball Rolling” →

I’ve heard a number of challenging readings over the last few days as we move into the Advent season… “be watchful, have an urgency, be ready, don’t be sleeping when the Lord returns”. Wow, those readings touch a cord in my spirit. I want to be ready when the Lord comes again. I want to … Continue reading “Urgent In Holiness” →

Originally Posted June 10, 2020 I wonder if God sometimes kicks back, puts his feet up, and just laughs at the people he created. I’m not talking about the sin and sorrow and suffering of the human race.. which is everywhere…I’m talking about the normal “Joe Blow” who goes about his day to day business. … Continue reading “That’s Not Funny” →