“And his disciples came and took (John The Baptist’s) body and buried it; and they went and told Jesus. Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a lonely place apart. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. As he went ashore he saw a … Continue reading “It’s Inconvenient To Love” →

“No pain, no gain”. We’ve all heard that phrase over the years…from parents, siblings, teachers, coaches, sergeants, bosses, etc. That message is usually delivered to us when we’re in pain…. “tough it out, Mr. Big Baby”.  I think the message is pretty clear… we need to push through discomfort and even pain to accomplish a particular goal, … Continue reading “No Pain, No Gain” →

I think most of us have heard the phrase. “ a prophet is not without honor except in his native place and in his own house.” Jesus said it himself in Matthew’s gospel. (Mt.13:54-58)  Why is that ? Is it because familiarity breeds contempt… “hey, I know you, you’re one of us… why should I listen to … Continue reading “ Don’t Kill The Messenger” →

Originally Posted May 26, 2020 I remember a discussion many years ago with my son who had just returned from a year of service. At one point he commented  “we need to get out of our comfort zone”. I don’t think I said anything, but I remember having  a resistance to it.... “gee, I like my comfort … Continue reading “Comfort Zone” →

Originally Posted May 25, 2020 My mind is racing all over the place. Thoughts range from Covid-19 (Woo Hoo, the governor just increased acceptable outdoor gathering number to 25), to plans for the Memorial day weekend (I have none), to not playing golf (my son-in-law just left to play), to 50 other things that keep … Continue reading “Prayer Works” →

It seems that I’m often getting surprised. It’s usually not a huge surprise…nothing earth shattering, but enough to knock me off balance a bit. Maybe an appointment gets cancelled or I’m asked to do something that I wasn’t planning and my schedule and plans get knocked out of whack.  “David, would you mind running some … Continue reading “Don’t Be Surprised” →

I was reading from Psalm 105 today and was touched by its power and beauty. “Give thanks to the Lord, tell his name ….O sing to him, sing his praise …Consider the Lord and his strength ….Remember the wonders he has done …He the Lord, is our God …He remembers his covenant and his promises, … Continue reading “O Sing To Him, Sing His Praise …” →

Is there any good news today? It does seem that all we hear about is bad news. Even sports is contaminated with a “haze of politics  and anger”. I used to love watching my favorite team, rooting for them, always hopeful for better years to come. Bad news does tend to weigh you down. Desmond Doss … Continue reading “Any Good News?” →

I’ve read and pondered many thoughts on “time” over the years. From saints and sinners, we have come to understand that “time is fleeting”…… “Art is long, and time is fleeting, and our hearts, though stout and brave, still like muffled drums, are beating. Funeral marches to the grave.” (Longfellow. A Psalm of Life) While I can … Continue reading “Time Is Fleeting” →

It’s easy to blame others for your woes. “You know, if I didn’t get the short end of the stick all the time, I would have done better …. if that mean teacher hadn’t given me that F…. if that coach had given me a fair shake….if that priest was a better preacher…. if my … Continue reading “Taking Responsibility” →