Originally Posted Jan.13, 2022 I’m often struck by the comments we can throw out during a game on TV…”boy that guy is really lousy… he should never be in the Big Leagues…. how did he ever make it to this team. You know, I think I could probably play better than he does….. bla,bla,bla.  Down … Continue reading “Stay In The Game” →

Originally Posted Dec. 13, 2021 How should we act when God convicts us of our sin? Certainly we should tell God we’re sorry and ask his forgiveness…. maybe we should go to confession. In today’s gospel reading, the “multitudes” listening to John give us some other important advise. First of all, John gives out the … Continue reading “What Shall We Do?” →

Originally Posted Dec. 10, 2021 We’ve heard over the years to “put your best foot forward… make a good first impression”. When people look at us, we want them to be impressed, at least at some level. If I’m shooting some baskets and I make three in a row….wooooo, I hope someone is watching.  More … Continue reading “Even The Worm Has A Chance” →

Originally Posted Dec. 8, 2021 At times “conversion” can seem somewhat legalistic … making an agreement, a contract with God …..  you examine the details and make a decision. “Gee, this looks like a good deal…. I’m going ahead with it”. Let’s see, I proclaim that Jesus is God, the messiah, the redeemer, who died on … Continue reading It’s A Really Good Deal ! →

Originally Posted Dec. 7, 2021 Often when I’m walking with my wife she will point out a beautiful flower or a beautiful cloud configuration, which I will have completely missed …… “what, where….oh yes, that is beautiful”. Hmmmmm. I have the problem of too often walking through life and not noticing important and significant things. … Continue reading “Let’s Pay Attention” →

Originally Posted Dec. 3, 2021 I remember watching an afternoon TV show back in the late ‘50’s called “Who Do You Trust”….. do you trust yourself or your wife to answer a question. It was actually pretty entertaining with Johnny Carson hosting… this was before he went on to be the star of the “Late Show” … Continue reading “Who Do You Trust” →

Originally Posted Dec. 1, 2021 I think one of the traps of today’s information age is that we try to understand more information than we can handle. I can google something and a ton of information washes over me in seconds; I read it over in the next few minutes and actually think I know something about … Continue reading “More Is Not Always Better” →

Originally Posted Nov. 24, 2021 Have you ever heard  a song and it captures something in your soul…. touching an emotion, perhaps bringing tears to your eyes? I’m not talking about a catchy tune; I’m not referring to the classic response on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand in the 1960’s to the latest rock song….. “ well, … Continue reading “Eternal Harmony” →

Originally Posted Nov. 23, 2021 We’ve been reading from the Book of Maccabees lately. In it there are exciting stories of courageous responses to evil…. standing up for the truth.  King Antiochus of Greece thought he was kind and loving to the Jews, even though he brutally conquered them. “For I was kind and beloved in my … Continue reading “Beware Becoming Hard Hearted” →