If you find yourself developing a BIG HEAD, you may want to read thru the Book of Ecclesiastes. There are no big shots in this book. “One generation passes and another comes…. nothing is new under the son.. there is no remembrance of the men of old; nor of those to come will there be … Continue reading Only One Life →

Most of the words of Jesus are pretty understandable. They may be difficult to do, but we can usually understand what’s being said. Yet, there are some passages that are puzzling. Listen to this passage from Luke 8.. “Take heed then how you hear; for to him who has, will more be given, and from him … Continue reading Prepare For More →

A few days ago was the anniversary of my baptism. My family celebrated with me… a special dinner, cards and gifts, and honorings … encouraging me for qualities of the Lord they saw in me. It was great; I felt very encouraged as my children and their spouses and children joined in. Baptism is a … Continue reading Baptism →

We’ve been living in the world of vaccines over the past 3 years as the battle with Covid has raged. What are vaccines? “Vaccines contain weakened or inactive parts of a particular organism (antigen) that triggers an immune response within the body”. In other words, I’m now able to resist the particular disease I’ve been vaccinated against…. vaccines … Continue reading Don’t Be A Smarty Pants →

Originally Posted June 28, 2022 Anyone remember Mr. Potter from  the movie, “It’s A Wonderful Life” ?  Potter is the “crabby banker”  portrayed by veteran actor Lionel Barrymore in the 1946 Frank Capra  film. Potter represents all the negative qualities of greed and avarice … cheating, lying, jealousy, ugliness. I’ve never heard anyone say, “boy when I grow up, I want to be … Continue reading Mr. Potter →

Originally Posted June 25, 2021 Have you ever awakened in the morning and felt the “weight of the world” on your shoulders? Maybe there’s no new problem ... no new health or job crisis, no one died…yet, everything feels heavy…. I can feel like I’m “behind the Eight Ball”. I met with some good friends … Continue reading Behind The Eight Ball →

Originally Posted June 24, 2021 The other day I went to the eye doctor. As part of the examination they shinned a very bright light into my eye. While I guess I’ve had that test over the years, this time the brightness was overwhelming. It was so bright, it was painful…I tried to blink and … Continue reading LIGHT IS PRETTY COOL →

Originally posted June 23, 2021 Whenever someone asks what’s your favorite movie of all time, I answer “Man For All Seasons”…the story of St. Thomas Moore.  The film depicts the final year of St. Thomas Moore, the 16th-century Lord Chancellor of England who refused to sign a letter asking Pope Clement VII  to annul Henry VIII … Continue reading Man For All Seasons →

The gospel reading today said a lot about how the Lord views his children. Jesus is not an administrator or strategist in his relationship with us. He loves us.  “As he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, … Continue reading Our Tears Touch Jesus →

Originally Posted June 22, 2021 “WWI pilots were the first to say, "I got your six," meaning they've got you covered so the enemy can't come up behind your back and kill you. "I got your six" means "I’ve got your back.” It declares  I'm loyal to you.”  While these phrases originated in  a context of receiving help in the midst of physical danger, it certainly can apply to any danger … Continue reading I’ve Got Your Back →