What would it have been like to join the “Inklings”(Oxford Writer’s Group)  as they met at the “Eagle & Chicken” Pub in Oxford to discuss their latest writings. J.R.R. Tokien and C.S. Lewis, two of my favorite authors and great Christian apologists, would discuss their terrific stories and various Christian thoughts over a pint or two … Continue reading “The Eagle and Chicken Pub” →

Maybe because I’m not 39 anymore or maybe because we’re social distancing, but I’m thinking a lot about about time.  The other day I noticed that Ken Osmond (Eddie Haskell of Leave It To Beaver fame) died at 76. Eddie was my favorite character …things always perked up when Eddie, the wise guy, arrived on … Continue reading “Eddie Haskell—RIP” →

I remember a discussion many years ago with my son who had just returned from a year of service. At one point he commented  “we need to get out of our comfort zone”. I don’t think I said anything, but I remember having  a resistance to it.... “gee, I like my comfort zone…. it’s where I’m secure … Continue reading “Comfort Zone” →

My mind is racing all over the place. Thoughts range from Covid-19 (Woo Hoo, the governor just increased acceptable outdoor gathering number to 25), to plans for the Memorial day weekend (I have none), to not playing golf (my son-in-law just left to play), to 50 other things that keep popping in and and out … Continue reading “Prayer Works” →

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 yet it seems like everyday … Continue reading “Why Are We So Busy ?” →

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 serious about his important mission…. … Continue reading “Did Jesus Ever Get Excited?” →

As the kids were riding their bikes, you could hear the chatter.. remember “don’t go above the white line”. The white line was like the Berlin Wall…you did not pass the white line or you were in trouble. It was painted across the top of our street to remind the kids not to ride near … Continue reading “The White Line” →

Who doesn’t enjoy a beautiful star lit night with the stars shining like diamonds, or a sunset that changes in colors by the minute as the day fades into night. What about the Autumn moon that seems to fill the entire sky with different colors.  Sometimes I equate darkness with night, but they are not the … Continue reading “The Light Shines In The Darkness” →

My father was a country doctor for the last 10 years of his life. He would make house calls on a regular basis. At times, my mother and some of the kids would join him as he traveled over the dusty roads to the house of his patient. I’m not sure why he made the … Continue reading “Powder Puff” →

I actually know next to nothing about swimming. While I can swim and won’t drown if tossed into a pool, I tend to thrash more than glide. I’m usually exhausted after swimming 10 feet. The other thing that always bothered me about swimming is that I have trouble floating… after a few seconds I tend … Continue reading “The Take A Breath Moment” →