Distraction: ”unable to concentrate because one's mind is preoccupied”. It can be caused by worry, sorrow, or anxiety; social media, cell phones, the world situation can all contribute to being distracted. When distracted I can easily not “put first things first”. Too often I can read thru the scripture and it doesn’t seem to penetrate my … Continue reading “It’s Worth It” →

It’s always great to see a new parent with their first baby. You can see the surprise and wonder in their eyes as they look at the little toes and precious face and  listen to the first sounds. “Little junior is so smart and advanced… he’s in the 90th percentile for height… he’s probably going to be … Continue reading “Grandparents Matter” →

I saw some photos from the James Webb Space Telescope. Wow, they are incredible. I read that “the Webb’s NIRCam has brought distant galaxies into sharp focus that have never been seen before…. light from galaxies that took billions of years to reach us….. looking back in time to within a billion years after the big … Continue reading “There’s More To Learn” →

Growing up we had a lot of phrases that today seem a bit out of place and perhaps even “politically incorrect”. At the time I guess we weren’t smart enough to know this so we threw them around pretty frequently. My mother, who actually had a pretty extensive vocabulary and was somewhat “refined”, could fire … Continue reading “Are Most Saints OddBalls ? ” →

Originally Posted May 4, 2021 From 1865 to the late 1960’s the Baltimore Catechism was the official national catechism for children in the United States. Most older people still remember the question: “Why did God make you ……… “God made me to know Him, to love Him, and to serve Him in this world, and to be … Continue reading “Don’t Quit” →

Originally Posted May 3, 2021 I have a small woodworking shop in the corner of my garage. When I work there, I know I need to be “careful”. I’m not that proficient with power tools and realize they can be dangerous. I’m especially wary of the table saw. When I get ready to use it, … Continue reading “Be Careful” →

Hospitality is a wonderful virtue. It’s defined as “the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers.” It’s a beautiful example of love. St. Pope John Paul II wrote: "welcoming our brothers and sisters with care and willingness must not be limited to extraordinary occasions but must become for all believers a habit of service … Continue reading “Hospitality … A Great Gift of Love” →

My wife Judy loves flowers. She loves helping them grow and enjoys looking at them when they are blooming…the colors and shapes and combinations. She is always watching the weather forecast to see if rain is coming…if not, she has a plan to be outside watering them early in the morning. She usually stops as … Continue reading “Good Soil Is Very Important” →

“Illegitimum non carborundum” is a roughly Latin phrase that was first used  by British Intelligence in World War II. A bit irreverent, it essentially means “don’t let the bastards grind you down.” When things are going poorly and there’s a lot of stress, it’s a tension breaking quip that can perhaps bring a smile to your face. … Continue reading “It’s No Time To Quit” →

It has been almost 50 years that I first remember reading stories of David and Jonathan in the Book of Samuel; I couldn’t put the bible down once I got started. I was intrigued by the powerful relationship they had…. men of great courage and love for God and magnificent loyalty… their love for God … Continue reading “Friends Serving The Lord” →