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” →

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” →

Originally Posted Aug. 3, 2021 “No pain, no gain”. We’ve all heard that phrase over the years…from parents, siblings, teachers, coaches, sergeants, bosses, etc. That message is usually delivered to us when we’re in pain…. “tough it out, Mr. Big Baby”.  I think the message is pretty clear… we need to push through discomfort and even pain … Continue reading “No Pain, No Gain” →

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 →