Some 40+ years ago my father-in-law would wonder and worry “how in the world Judy and I would be able to raise a large family in this crazy world …..how could we provide for them in a world that was on a downhill slope.” Some 20 years later I remember a friend who was many … Continue reading “Don’t Worry — God Will Take Care Those Left Behind”
Category: Virtue
“Ref, I Was Fouled”
The other day we were watching some of our grandsons play basketball. The other grandmother who was also in attendance commented that the players never think they commit a foul; they get called for a foul and their arms go up, with a look of shock on their face, and a cry of “no way….. … Continue reading “Ref, I Was Fouled”
“Here We Come, Ready Or Not”
It’s hard to believe, but the Christmas season has come and gone. It seems like only yesterday we were basking in the glow of having gotten our tree up and decorated, the little Christmas town in the background, and of course the beautiful manger scene. We added an outdoor manger scene this year with large … Continue reading “Here We Come, Ready Or Not”
“Mercy—Our Companion During Christmas”
As we approach the final moments before Christmas, let’s focus on the approach that can carry us through this great season and beyond with joy. May our attitude to others (family, friends, acquaintances) be the same as God’s attitude toward us. Namely, that we show mercy and forgiveness toward others… especially those that might even … Continue reading “Mercy—Our Companion During Christmas”
“The Spinning Head”
You may have noticed that we’ve been missing a few editions of the BLOG…. at least I hope you’ve noticed. A lot’s been going on in my life, as I’m sure is true with you. A heads up…we’re in the 3rd week of Advent and the 4th week of Advent is one day…Christmas Eve is this Sunday. … Continue reading “The Spinning Head”
“We May Surprise Ourself”
“Oh, what can I do… I’m just a small leaf blowing in the wind. Look at the gigantic problems of the world….. what can I do. In fact, why even bother.” I think that’s a feeling common to us all. Yet, when we do what God calls us to do, we may be surprised by the … Continue reading “We May Surprise Ourself”
It Really Is GOOD NEWS”
Have you ever felt distant from the Lord..... "believing that God had more important things to think about than me; hey, he has the universe to worry about”. I know I've felt this way at times. Yet when I would pray, I pretty quickly experienced the Holy Spirit bringing me back to the truth ..… … Continue reading It Really Is GOOD NEWS”
“Good News For The Weak”
I love the season of Advent. It’s a time of preparation and expectation for the great and beautiful arrival of Christmas. And I really love the Christmas season ….. it’s richness and beauty and hope, the trees and lights, the mangers, midnight mass, the music, the gifts, the memories of childhood. I love watching the great … Continue reading “Good News For The Weak”
“Trust The Past To God”
This BLOG is a bit off the main road of the previous 1,000+ Blogs. It’s essentially the “thinking out loud” of a person who has experienced quite a bit of life and is wondering about a few things. I’m just going to start and see if this BLOG leads anywhere. Hmmmmmm, no promises. As I … Continue reading “Trust The Past To God”
“Saints Can be Normal”
Today I stumbled on a story about Frank Simmonds. I had never heard of him, but was intrigued as soon as I began to learn a few things about him. His story is told in a book entitled, “Convicted by Mercy”: The Journey of Frank Simmonds from the Streets to Sanctity. “This riveting book by his wife, Rita Simmonds, tells the … Continue reading “Saints Can be Normal”
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