I need to get away…. but where? Where can I go to get away?  How about the Caribbean? I used to get a little breather by watching sports.  Hey the world may be going down the tubes, but at least I have my teams. It’s fun to get out to the old ball park…yes indeed….. maybe I’ll … Continue reading “Time To Get Away ?” →

Originally Posted Mar. 10, 2022 Judy has often told the story of her dad taking the family out to eat at  a local cafeteria. The kids would fill their plates with all kinds of foods and goodies, while her dad would not get anything…just an empty plate. He would then  eat all the food that the kids … Continue reading “Eyes Bigger Than My Appetite” →

Originally Posted Mar. 8, 2022 “The old onion is at it again”. Just when I thought I could take a little break from being convicted of my faults and sin, something else pops up. God is peeling back another layer of the onion. I know it’s good news, but it can be a bit exasperating….. … Continue reading “God Is Not My Attendant” →

“Be vigilant at all times.” (Luke 12:35-38) When I’m feeling pretty good, I find this admonition inspiring; it gives me energy to go the extra mile in serving the Lord. Yet when I’m not feeling great, this passage can fly right over my head.  Recently I’ve been under the weather, nothing serious, but enough to … Continue reading “Let’s Be On Our Toes” →

Originally Posted March 7, 2022 I think it’s likely that the great leaders of the Church for the next decades are sitting out in the marketplace, out in the government, out in some obscure family, perhaps in some classroom, or maybe even in some jail. They may not be aware of Christ or certainly haven’t … Continue reading “The Next St. Paul” →

Originally Posted March 4, 2022 Back in around 1963, a group of us  snuck into a high school seminary to visit one of our friends; “Steve” met us at a prearranged spot. We felt like the CIA sneaking into the Kremlin…it was dark, the lights were out, we went to the refrigerator and got some food, … Continue reading “Gaze of the Lord” →

Originally Posted March 3, 2022 Have you ever watched a boxing movie where the old cagey manager slurs, “Hey Rock, never fight a southpaw …. you’ll get confused by their fighting stance, and he’ll knock you on your fanny…. and kid, you got to practice, practice, practice… if you don’t, once you get bonked on … Continue reading “Practice Makes Perfect” →

Originally Posted March 1, 2022 If you ever think you’re having a bad day, just look at Joseph in the Old Testament. Joseph, the son of Jacob & Rachel, after being cast into a well and almost killed, was sold into slavery by his brothers. After rising up into a position of influence with the … Continue reading “Trust… Involves Patience” →

Originally Posted Feb. 28, 2022 It’s always a battle to keep our head on straight. When situations get dire, we can be tempted to lose hope…. “how can this situation get resolved …. it seems hopeless.” Recently we seem to be facing a number of situations that fall into this category. If we’re not careful, … Continue reading “Know Any Saints?” →

Originally Posted Feb. 25, 2022 After talking about it for the past year, Judy and I recently began the journey of “Reading the Bible in a Year” with Fr. Mike Schmitz. We’re into day 16…. still in the “Honeymoon Phase” with a lot of enthusiasm. I’m guessing our zeal may be tested as we move … Continue reading “Be Quick To Hear And Slow To Speak” →