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” →

I have to say “I’m a little worn out”. The last few weeks have been intense… physically, emotionally, and spiritually. We experienced a wonderful vacation in Scotland, we’ve helped host our daughter and family from Nashville which has been great. We’ve experienced the loss of three wonderful friends…. Peter Smith (35), Steve Fiero (72), and … Continue reading “Brother Ass” →

Originally Posted April 30, 2021 I enjoy the morning. I enjoy savoring the new day, before the “rush” of the day takes over. Sometimes Judy and I will just sit together enjoying a cup of coffee. Usually I don’t want to move. I want time to stop, but she gets a bit antsy because she … Continue reading “Let’s Set The World On Fire” →

Originally Posted April 29, 2021 Pentecost will be celebrated on May 23rd. The Holy Spirit came to empower the church in carrying out its great mission. The third person of the Holy Trinity is God, so it’s impossible to describe him fully or to tabulate all he does for the church.   Like most Catholics I … Continue reading “Holy Spirit Help Us” →

When you’re blessed to know and love someone, it’s great ….. but it also generally comes with some real pain. Yet the alternative is even worse.  C.S. Lewis describes it this way.  “To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything and your heart will be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make … Continue reading “To Love Is To be Vulnerable” →

Most of us have heard the modern-day proverb “more is caught then taught” or “actions speak louder than words”. You may have also heard an admonition  attributed to St. Francis, “ preach the gospel…use words if necessary.”  There is certainly a lot of truth in these reminders. How we act can affirm what we say or it can undermine what … Continue reading “Walk The Walk & Talk The Talk” →

Ever had an MRI?  If you have, you probably won’t forget it. It’s pretty restrictive and if you have a tendency to claustrophobia, it’s not going to be a fun experience. Yet the MRI is s great diagnostic tool.  In case you’ve forgotten, “Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a medical imaging technique used in radiology to form … Continue reading “Time For Your Spiritual MRI” →

It’s surprising how the trivia of the world can “suck all of the air out of the room”. In light of eternity, things that are passing away and have minimal impact on our ultimate goal of heaven should be considered trivial…. not that important. They may not seem trivial at the time; they may seem … Continue reading “Precious In The Eyes of The Lord” →