“Tilt…… to cause an incline”.  Back in the day, “pin ball machines” were the technological marvels for kids. With all the noise, bells, lights flashing, it was a lot of fun. If you scored enough points, you won a free game. For this to happen the silver ball needed to go in the right place. … Continue reading “Tilt” →

There was a TV series back in the late '50's called the "Naked City".... a police drama, it always ended with the line ..... "There are eight million stories in the naked city and this has been one of them." Well there are over eighty stories in the "Corona Virus BLOG", and this is one of them. (The music … Continue reading “Blame It On the Virus” →

 “All creation sings praise to God simply by being what the  Creator intended… obedience to God’s design is in itself an act of worship”. (Magnificat: 8/13/20)  I remember a  good friend of mine once commenting  “the rock lying in the dirt over there is praising God  because it’s doing what it was created to do… be a rock. "Mr. … Continue reading “ Great Job, Mr. Rock ” →

A witness can be so inspiring. It can motivate us to change our life, to set high goals, to keep pushing when it’s difficult. The witness of a “leader” can change the course of history. Great leaders make a difference. You often hear athletes mention the witness of their coach … how it motivated them … Continue reading “ Bill Was A Leader! ” →

Most of us have lost our wallet at one time or another. Until you find it, it can occupy your mind…24/7. The other day, I couldn’t get my cell phone to charge. It would charge for a bit and then stop. I tried a few things and it worked for awhile, but then stopped. My … Continue reading “My Cell Phone’s Not Charging” →

Originally posted on May 5, 2020 "Athirst is my soul for the living God" Have you ever been really thirsty… I mean really thirsty. Have you ever been so dry that your tongue cleaved to the roof of your mouth? I’m not sure I  have ever been that thirsty…but I’ve been pretty thirsty at times. One time … Continue reading Classic BLOG from The Past →

Originally posted on May 4, 2020 “I’d Prefer Raphael Over Gandalf” I love the book of Tobit. What a great adventure !  It has everything…excitement,  sorrow, victory, honor, virtue, attacks of the devil, angels, … everything. Many of us have read the Lord of the Rings Trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien. The stories  are a wonder and keep you on … Continue reading Classic BLOG from The Past →

How do you know when it’s time to leave ….you know what I mean…it’s time to go...you’ve worn out your welcome.  It may be obvious when you find your suitcase out on the sidewalk, but it’s usually a bit more subtle. When I used to get on my mother’s nerves, she would say, “Okay, run along”. Hmmm, … Continue reading “ Easy On The Nerves” →

With all the “noise” surrounding us, it’s easy to miss important things that are being said. We may hear from a loved one,  “David, are you listening to me…of course I’m listening…well, what did I just say….uuuugghhh.”  "Are You Listening???" According to Stephen Covey, the author of The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People, “being listened to is … Continue reading “What ???” →

What was Jesus like ? What was he like when he wasn’t in his public life as the savior of all mankind. What were the first 30 years like? We don’t have many clues. I guess he was like most young Jewish kids of that time. We understand that he learned a trade as a … Continue reading “What Was He Like” →