Generosity is a wonderful trait. Being generous…”giving more than is expected or needed… the warmhearted readiness to give more”. I love generous people; I want to be a generous person.  St. Paul reminds us that “he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must … Continue reading “Love Generously” →

Originally Posted Jan. 18, 2021 Some 35 years ago, I recall driving home from Kentucky to New Jersey after celebrating Judy’s parent’s 50th wedding anniversary. While it had been a wonderful trip, we were all pretty shot…… a long drive with a lot of kids in the van… a lot of noise, and if you can … Continue reading “Encouraging Angel” →

Originally Posted Jan. 15, 2021 The rebel, the “cool guy”, “anti-authority” …. they are the ones that society often admires. Steve McQueen… now there was one cool guy…. Remember the “Great Escape”? They are the masters of the “sigh”…of the “rolled eyes”… the “snide comment”…. everything comes easy.  I saw a list of the top 10 coolest actors from Hollywood; it included Harrison Ford, Sean … Continue reading “It’s Cool To Know The Truth” →

I could often get a smirk, smile or even a laugh from Bruce Yocum with some inane comment or joke. When he smiled or laughed, his whole face lit up. I would guess that Bruce was not a good poker player because he didn’t disguise his feelings very well… if his Detroit tigers played lousy, … Continue reading “Bruce” →

Has you ever been “discouraged, or down”, or even depressed” ? Well, probably a better question would be “has anyone ever NOT been discouraged or down? Most of us have to battle these negative thoughts from time to time. Yet hopefully we spend most of our time victorious over them …. not always easy. “Even youths shall … Continue reading “We Need To Be Encouraged” →

Resentment and jealousy are cancers that can destroy. In it’s most complete form it can lead to actual murder…in its lesser form it can bring about broken relationships, stilted spiritual growth, the crushing of potential in the person involved, anxiety, etc. It often spreads from one relationships to another. It’s like having bamboo in your … Continue reading “The Cancer of Resentment” →

The recent gospel passage from Mark (Jan. 19, 2022) , points out how evil is not looking for the truth, but is looking to accuse and murder. In this passage, the Pharisees were looking to accuse Jesus. As soon as Jesus had healed the man with the withered hand, “they went out and immediately took … Continue reading “Reject Evil” →

Most of us know the story of David and Goliath. Yet sometimes  it’s reduced to a  children’s story or a clever little song. In the secular world, “the phrase ”David and Goliath”  has taken on a more popular meaning denoting an underdog situation, a contest wherein a smaller, weaker opponent faces a much bigger, stronger adversary.” (Oxford Advanced American Dictionary) With … Continue reading “The Battle Is The Lord’s” →

Originally Posted January 14, 2021 Wow can you believe it, the Christmas season is over and we’re back in Ordinary Time.  I really hate to take our Christmas tree down. Gee, maybe we’ll leave it up for awhile….maybe till Easter or the 4th of July ?!?!? "Oh Woe Is me ..." To be honest, I find it … Continue reading “January Doldrums” →

Originally Posted Jan. 13, 2021 I remember hearing the story of a man who received a badge for humility, but they took it away from him because he wore it. Hmmmm. Pride is insidious. It’s sneaky and cunning. It disguises itself as honesty and righteousness and integrity.  C.S. Lewis reminds us that “there is one vice … Continue reading “Pride Goes Before A Fall” →