I think it’s likely that the great leaders of the Church for the next decades are sitting out in the marketplace, out in the government, out in some obscure family, perhaps in some classroom, or maybe even in some jail. They may not be aware of Christ or certainly haven’t given their heart to him. … Continue reading “ The Next St. Paul ? ” →

Originally Posted Feb. 2, 2021 A couple of mornings a week, my wife Judy takes care of two of our younger grandchildren…. Nolan and Theodore; these two “characters” are 3 years old. They arrive with their backpack and plenty of energy. After vigorous greetings of, "Hi Papa , Hi Gramma", with appropriate hugs, they’re ready … Continue reading “Delights Of The Soul” →

Originally Posted Feb. 1, 2021 I was asking my wife Judy if the recent BLOGS are getting a bit too heavy…too serious or somber, too demanding. She said, “ no, I think they’re fine ……. now what kind of bread do you want with your “bread & water dinner” tonight and do you want me … Continue reading “Rich Soil”  →

Around 1963 a group of us  snuck into a high school seminary to visit one of our friends; “Steve” met us at a prearranged spot. We felt like the CIA sneaking into the Kremlin…it was dark, the lights were out, we went to the refrigerator and got some food, then to another room that was pitch … Continue reading “Gaze of the Lord” →

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” →