Originally Posted Aug. 2, 2021 I think most of us have heard the phrase. “ a prophet is not without honor except in his native place and in his own house.” Jesus said it himself in Matthew’s gospel. (Mt.13:54-58)  Why is that ? Is it because familiarity breeds contempt… “hey, I know you, you’re one of us… … Continue reading “ Don’t Kill The Messenger” →

Originally Posted July 30, 2021 It seems that I’m often getting surprised. It’s usually not a huge surprise…nothing earth shattering, but enough to knock me off balance a bit. Maybe an appointment gets cancelled or I’m asked to do something that I wasn’t planning and my schedule and plans get knocked out of whack.  “David, … Continue reading “Don’t Be Surprised” →

Originally Posted July 29, 2021 I was reading from Psalm 105 today and was touched by its power and beauty. “Give thanks to the Lord, tell his name …. O sing to him, sing his praise … Consider the Lord and his strength …. Remember the wonders he has done … He the Lord, is … Continue reading “O Sing To Him, Sing His Praise …” →

Originally Posted July 28, 2021 Is there any good news today? It does seem that all we hear about is bad news. Even sports is contaminated with a “haze of politics  and anger”. I used to love watching my favorite team, rooting for them, always hopeful for better years to come. Bad news does tend to … Continue reading Any Good News ? →

Originally Posted July 27, 2021 I’ve read and pondered many thoughts on “time” over the years. From saints and sinners, we have come to understand that “time is fleeting”…… “Art is long, and time is fleeting, and our hearts, though stout and brave, still like muffled drums, are beating. Funeral marches to the grave.” (Longfellow. A Psalm … Continue reading Time Is Fleeting →

Originally Posted July 26, 2021 It’s easy to blame others for your woes. “You know, if I didn’t get the short end of the stick all the time, I would have done better …. if that mean teacher hadn’t given me that F…. if that coach had given me a fair shake….if that priest was … Continue reading Time To Take Responsibility →

ALTHOUGH THIS IS A BLOG THAT WAS POSTED OVER A YEAR AGO, TODAY IS ABOUT EASING INTO THE BLOG BUSINESS AFTER A FEW DAYS IN BEAUTIFUL PUERTO RICO ...TEMPERATURE IN THE 80'S SUNSHINE, CLEAR BLUE OCEAN... IT WAS GREAT. SO NOW WE'RE HOME AND READY TO MOVE FORWARD. GET READY BECAUSE A NEW BLOG IS … Continue reading Do Our Work Well →

We’re going to be away for a few days, visiting our son in Puerto Rico. Several of our kids with spouses are able to join us. Hopefully it will be a very relaxing time. It’s probably a once in a lifetime opportunity for Judy and me….. but you never know… I’m sure the first thing … Continue reading The BLOG Goes On Vacation →

Originally Posted July 22, 2021 It’s been a busy summer. After hibernating for the past year due to the pandemic, we are pretty much on the move again. You may recall that a few weeks ago we did a two week road trip to the Midwest… into Michigan, Indiana, and Tennessee to visit family and … Continue reading Nail In The Tire Of My Life →