I’ve always enjoyed reading the book of Tobit where the archangel Raphael, in the disguise of a man, accompanies and saves Tobias from terrible danger. Raphael is powerful, kind, humble and works behind the scene. He is a true friend. Who has been my “Raphael” over my lifetime? As I look back over my past … Continue reading Pay Forward The Kindness We’ve Received”
Author: davetouhillsr
Life Tests What We Profess.
Sometimes in prayer I get “lost in the Lord”… his words and ways come into focus…. I profess my love for the Lord and my desire to do his holy will. As I jot down thoughts in my journal … directions and plans and hopes and dreams become more clear. I feel courage increasing. It doesn’t … Continue reading Life Tests What We Profess.
“Take Courage”
Originally Posted August 6, 2021 “My dear parents: Once again, in farewell, I want to say with all my soul, God reward you for everything you have done for me. You brought me into life in order that I might give honor and glory to God. You had me baptized and reared me in the … Continue reading “Take Courage”
“Moses, The Meekest Of Men”
Originally Posted August 5, 2021 Meekness is often considered a weakness….”wishy washy…going along with anything, Casper Milk Toast….”. A better definition is “strength under control” …. “allowing God to defend you”. Moses was called the meekest man on the face of the earth. (Numbers 12:3) In today’s reading the brother and sister of Moses tried to push … Continue reading “Moses, The Meekest Of Men”
God Is At The Helm
I can often find myself pondering the state of our country and the recent decisions and directions that seem to be pushing us over the side of a cliff. I regret these actions; they cause me to fear for the future of our nation. I often recall that the health of a democracy depends on … Continue reading God Is At The Helm
“ A Great Story”
Edward (Easy Eddie) J. O’Hare was the lawyer for Al Capone, the notorious Chicago mobster. “In November 1939 Easy Eddie was shot to death most likely by Al Capone's gunmen. During Capone's tax evasion trial in 1931 and 1932, O'Hare had provided incriminating evidence which helped finally put Capone away. There is speculation that this was … Continue reading “ A Great Story”
Happy Birthday Bird
Many years ago my wife Judy looked at me and said “you know, you’re a real “Bird”. Woe !!! She quickly explained that her dad tended to call people “bird” if they were a bit eccentric. Hmmmmm. To be honest, I wasn’t sure what to make of this new term, so I responded how any other brilliant … Continue reading Happy Birthday Bird
The Fruit Of Repentance
“Wild and lone the prophet’s voice, echoes through the desert still, calling us to make a choice, bidding us to do God’s will…. bear the fruit repentance sows: lives of justice, truth, and love. Trust no other claims than those.” Beautiful words of an Advent hymn… bear the fruit of repentance…. and what is this fruit….lives of justice, … Continue reading The Fruit Of Repentance
Don’t Give In To Lethargy
Have you ever felt lethargic? “Lethargy is described as fatigued, feeling sluggish, weary, having no energy.” For the past week or two I’ve been “under the weather” with a nagging cold or flu … feeling crummy or even lethargic; the “bug” eventually kept me home. I found it hard to pray, hard to “hear the … Continue reading Don’t Give In To Lethargy
“It’s Inconvenient To Love”
Originally Posted Aug. 4, 2021 “And his disciples came and took (John The Baptist’s) body and buried it; and they went and told Jesus. Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a lonely place apart. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. As he … Continue reading “It’s Inconvenient To Love”
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