Originally Posted April 25, 2022 Whenever I find myself “out of peace”, it should prompt me to ask “why”. Why am I out of peace…why am I not content…why am I uneasy…. what’s going on? It’s a grace to actually pause long enough to ask these questions. When I don’t pause, I tend to move … Continue reading “Stop, Look, & Listen” →

Originally Posted April 21, 2022 A mass is being said today for my father. It’s  the anniversary of his death. He died on April 21, 1956. Being nine years old when he passed, I had not been  allowed to view the casket or go to the grave site. When my brother and I visited his grave for … Continue reading Dr. Neal J. Touhill, M.D.  →

Has anyone noticed the number of sports betting ads on TV lately? If you haven’t noticed, you must not have a TV. And these ads are not the occasional sleazy commercial you’d expect to be aired on some Los Vegas hotel channel. These are professional ads pushed by famous celebrities. Sports betting is portrayed as … Continue reading God Doesn’t Care About The Odds” →

At times children can be pretty good at manipulating their parents. “I’m going to hold my breath until you give me another Oreo cookie…. if you don’t get me a new iPhone for my birthday, I’m going to run away.” "I Want My Way...Right Now" Sometimes manipulation works and sometimes it doesn’t. A wise parent is … Continue reading “Holding My Breath”– A Bad Strategy →

Originally Posted April 7, 2022 I think most of us have heard the Chinese proverb, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step", i.e.  even the longest and most difficult ventures have a starting point; something which begins with one first step. But, the problem is often taking that first step. Discouragement can prevent us … Continue reading “We Have A Long Journey… Let’s Begin” →

You may have noticed that I took a break from the BLOG during the Christmas season. I have to say there’s a certain pressure that comes from publishing a daily BLOG. It was nice to not have that pressure for a few weeks.  Sometimes putting the BLOG together comes easily and it’s a joy. I … Continue reading BLOG Update-January 2024 →

Originally Posted April 5, 2022 Today is a beautiful day… a glimpse of early spring. The sun is out, not a cloud in the sky, 50 degrees ….. invigorating. The mothers have their babies out, enjoying some good conversation as they keep an eye on the little ones. I’m struck by a couple of my … Continue reading “I Make All Things New” →

We’re in the early days of the Christmas Season, so let’s take time to continue to celebrate. With that in mind, the BLOG is going to take a little break this next week. Let’s pray for one another.

Originally Posted Dec. 25, 2020 What a day !!! So many memories of Christmas. As a young boy, I loved our Christmas tree with the tinsel and the lights that bubbled as they heated up. I loved the smell of the tree. I loved the presents under the tree and the anticipation. I loved going … Continue reading “Merry Christmas” →

Originally Posted Christmas Eve ---Dec. 24, 2021 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the houseNot a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;The children were nestled all snug in their beds,While visions of sugar-plums danced in their … Continue reading “Twas The Night Before Christmas” →