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 the nose, you’ll revert to … Continue reading “Practice Makes Perfect” →

“You are dust, and unto dust you shall return.” Yes, it’s Ash Wednesday….the beginning of Lent, the 40 Days. I have to admit that my initial reaction to Lent is often Auuuuuuuggggghhhhhh…… not Lent again. Truly the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.  Part of my problem is that I think I have … Continue reading “40 Day Opportunity” →

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 Pharaoh’s top counselor, he again … Continue reading “Trust… Involves Patience” →

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, we can lose hope.  How … Continue reading “Know Any Saints?” →

Originally Posted Jan. 29, 2021 “Sunset is the point that the sun disappears over the horizon. Twilight is the period between sunset and dusk. During twilight there is still light in the sky. Dusk is the point when the sun is at 18 degrees below the horizon and there is no longer any sunlight in the sky.” It’s said that twilight lasts some 20-30 minutes.  You can … Continue reading “ The Twilight Is Disappearing” →

Originally Posted Jan. 28, 2021 Despite 6’3” Donald Trump losing to 5’11’ Joe Biden, of the last 20 elected presidents of the United States, 75% of the time the taller person wins. Abraham Lincoln was 6’4” and a foot taller than his opponent Stephen Douglas in the 1860 election….. yikes. Are leaders generally taller than … Continue reading “We Need Leaders” →

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 into the depths of Leviticus, … Continue reading “Be Quick To Hear And Slow To Speak” →

It’s easy to trust when the sun is out and there’s a nice breeze, and life is delightful. “I really trust God for my life… I’m healthy, the kids are doing great…. I have money in the bank, I just got a nice promotion …. Boy, the government has it together…both in domestic and foreign … Continue reading “ What Is Needed Is Trust” →

Baltasar Gracian, a Spanish philosopher, once said, “Never compete with someone who has nothing to lose”. It is true that if you compete with someone who has nothing to lose, you are sure to be defeated in that race. A person who has nothing to lose has no fear. I think there’s a lot of … Continue reading “Nothing To Lose” →

It’s important to remember the good things others have done for us. Think of friends, and teachers, and pastors, and acquaintances. So many have done so much for us. Think of your parents; it’s good to recount all the things your parents have done for you.  It’s estimated to cost $272,049 to raise a child from … Continue reading “Gratitude Ball” →