Originally Posted on Feb. 15, 2022 I recently watched a news report that told the story of “how a good Christian man had been the casualty of a recent Woke attack…. a few arrogant people with a “following on social media” had been able to ruin his reputation and even cost him his job”. It was … Continue reading “Let’s Not Settle For 15 Minutes of Fame”
Author: davetouhillsr
“We Are Not Meant for Child’s Play”
Originally Posted Feb. 14, 2022 Remember the great line from Luke 24:32 (the road to Emmaus), where the disciples exclaim, “were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” Jesus opened the scriptures as only the author of the scriptures can do. It’s amazing how the … Continue reading “We Are Not Meant for Child’s Play”
Our Lady of Sorrows
Many years ago members of our community decided to look up the date of their actual baptism in order to celebrate each year the anniversary of this momentous event. It was exciting as individuals discovered that they were baptized on a certain saint’s feast day… ”oh great, I was baptized on the feast day of … Continue reading Our Lady of Sorrows
“Knocked Off Your Game”
I enjoy watching football…… maybe not as much as I used to when there was less politics and bombast…. but I still enjoy the game. Well last week was the beginning of a new season and I had some cautious hopes for my teams. It got off to a shaky start when the team I … Continue reading “Knocked Off Your Game”
“The Next Generation”
Forbes Magazine reported that Sam Walton, the founder of Walmart, was the richest person in the United States in the 1980’s. Walton, a strong Christian, brought the concept of “service leadership” into the corporate structure of Walmart. The company flourished. The Danforth family were major players in the founding and development of Ralston Purina, Washington University, and other … Continue reading “The Next Generation”
“Correction Is Good”
“I have a question for you…… who likes to be corrected? Don’t be shy, raise your hand……okay. Now who likes to correct someone? Come on now raise your hand. Hmmmmm….in our room of 1,000 people, I only see one person with their hand up. It’s the short guy in the back, with a little mustache and … Continue reading “Correction Is Good”
“Father Ed”
Sometimes it seems that the world is speeding up… or maybe I’m just slowing down. At times my thought process can run from trying to digest the happenings of the current day with more news than any one person can even begin to digest; other times I’m reflecting back on my past which seems so … Continue reading “Father Ed”
“I Love Reading Books”
Originally Posted Feb. 11, 2022 I enjoy reading. I especially enjoy reading books that really grab me and carry me along … a “wave” that’s moving and I just have to hold on a bit. Yet, often it takes work to catch a wave, and I miss the moment to grab onto it…. “Necessity or … Continue reading “I Love Reading Books”
“Get Off The Fence”
Originally Posted Feb. 10, 2022 “Being on the fence means you really just can’t decide. It’s as if you’re sitting on the fence because you can’t decide which yard to play in. If you can't decide whether to take a job or not, you're on the fence. If you don't know which basketball team to … Continue reading “Get Off The Fence”
“We Expect To Be With Him For All Eternity”
I’m often confounded by how quickly wonderful events of faith can tend to slip through my fingers, like trying to hold water in my hands….. it’s there and then it’s gone. When you list the numerous examples of faith that the apostles witnessed, it’s amazing that their faith was not rock solid like a mountain. They … Continue reading “We Expect To Be With Him For All Eternity”
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