“Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and that of the gospel will save it.” (Mark 8: 34-37)  Trying to hear and obey the word of God without … Continue reading “God’s Will Is Always The Best” →

We need each other. It’s a blessing when someone stops to help when you’re stranded along the side of the road…. or when you’re sick and a doctor or nurse shows up. If you have a confusing tax issue, thank God for the helpful accountant. Yet outside some pretty defined guidelines (e.g. my job), we … Continue reading “Our Gifts Belong To God” →

I’d like to put a footnote to yesterday’s BLOG about “going deeper”. The final point made in the God’s Word Among Us article (Jan. 15, 2022) was about being ready. It says, “God is ALWAYS calling us, so we need to be on the alert at all times. We need to be ready, listening, and poised … Continue reading “Discipleship Doesn’t End With The Call” →

I had cataract surgery a couple of months ago. Many who have had that surgery walk out and  proclaimed “Eureka …I can see”. Well, I’m shouting eureka with a “small e”. I’m doing pretty well (I’m 20:20), but I’m still figuring out my reading and computer glasses… shifting to a pair of “cheaters” when I’m looking … Continue reading “Don’t Imitate The Rich Young Ruler” →

An important consideration one makes approaching retirement, is whether he has enough money to live on during retirement. Not having have a steady income from his job, he will need to live off savings and social security, etc. Hey, if I die young, no problem; on the other hand, if I live another 25 years, … Continue reading “It All Belongs To God” →

Originally Posted Jan. 12, 2021 I have to say that I can spend too much time trying to figure out how to change the world. “If this guy would do this and that woman would do that”, then things would get better. If we had more real saints in the church, then we could really … Continue reading “Change” →

Originally Posted Dec. 31, 2020 Wow, it’s New Year’s Eve and 2020 is almost over. People are saying, “I can’t wait for 2020  to be over…… 2021 will be a welcome relief.” Gee, I don’t know that 2021 is going to be better. I pray and hope it will be, but I’m not certain…. it could … Continue reading “Sharpening The Saw” →

“Fallen human beings try to refashion reality”. (Magnificat, Jan. 14, 2022)  In other words,  “I’ll follow God on “my terms; let me call the shots and I’ll go along.”  There are probably many causes of this attitude…. maybe a combination of pride and arrogance, perhaps fear, but I think it’s fundamentally a lack of trust.  I don’t trust you … Continue reading “Trusting In The Lord’s Goodnss” →

I’m often struck by the comments we can throw out during a game on TV…”boy that guy is really lousy… he should never be in the Big Leagues…. how did he ever make it to this team. You know, I think I could probably play better than he does….. bla,bla,bla.  Down deep we realize that … Continue reading “Stay In The Game” →

Originally Posted Dec. 30, 2020 It’s a beautiful sunny day…a bit nippy, but very refreshing. I love to look at the winter sky…every day has a different beauty… the clouds are different, the colors are beautiful, but perhaps a bit more muted.  In a few minutes I’m going to take a walk with my wife … Continue reading “A Nice Day For A Rest” →