Originally Posted Nov. 4, 2021 We all want to be special. We all want to experience being respected and valued and loved. It’s great when you walk into a room and someone comes over to greet you… “hey Dave, glad to see you…how are you doing…can I get you something…”. Years ago, my mother said that … Continue reading “ The Apple Of My Eye ”
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“Never Touched By Honor”
We all need to know we are being cared for…. if not, we will feel the need to take care of our self…. “to look out for #1”. When I know I’m being cared for, I’m free to do what I’m called to do. It’s called trust. I trust that the Lord loves me and … Continue reading “Never Touched By Honor”
“Want To Feel Smarter?”
I often receives stories and anecdotes on “wisdom” from family and friends. I believe it’s because they love me and want me to improve myself… to get smarter. I received the following from my brother- in- law Larry who is also a very wise man…. One night on Cheers , a TV Sitcom, Cliff Clavin said to his buddy, Norm … Continue reading “Want To Feel Smarter?”
“Be Ready For The Unexpected”
Recently I’ve come to think a bit more about Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist. One of the first things that hits me is that while Mary batted a thousand in her interaction with the angel Gabriel, Zechariah struck out on three pitches…. Mary believed and Zechariah doubted; Mary is praised while Zechariah is … Continue reading “Be Ready For The Unexpected”
“We All Have A Part To Play”
I find it interesting how understanding continues to develop. I may have read something years ago and felt I understood it pretty well, but then I read it again and see much more. St. Paul hints at this saying, “When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I … Continue reading “We All Have A Part To Play”
“God Is Not Worried”
Most of us have heard the phrase, “You can’t understand someone until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes.” It’s about having empathy, experiencing the world from another person's perspective. It’s more than just understanding about someone else’s experience… it’s somehow living it. We may know people who have lost a loved one, but we won’t really know the depth of their loss … Continue reading “God Is Not Worried”
“Take A Rest”
Originally Posted Nov. 3, 2021 We all experience life’s “ups and downs”…… we have our “good days and our bad days”. This seems to have even happened to giants of the faith, like Elijah the prophet; he hit two extremes in a matter of hours. One of the most extraordinary examples of spiritual “extremes” occurred in chapter … Continue reading “Take A Rest”
“God Is Not Ashamed To Be Called Your God”
Originally Posted Oct. 26, 2021 When you love someone you want to please them. It makes sense. I love my wife and I want to please her. I don’t want to cause her heartache. Recently I found out that something I did was not pleasing to her…. So I’m trying hard not to do it … Continue reading “God Is Not Ashamed To Be Called Your God”
“Pinochle & Ice Cream”
You’ve probably heard that “laughter is the best medicine”. In fact I read that “laughter triggers the release of endorphins, the body's natural feel-good chemicals; endorphins promote an overall sense of well-being and can even temporarily relieve pain.” Wow, the next time you see some clown rolling on the floor laughing, don’t call the men … Continue reading “Pinochle & Ice Cream”
“The Humble Ask Good Questions”
You need to be on your toes when you ask Jesus a question. If it does not pertain to his current message, he ignores it or answers another question. Jesus was not into small talk… “hey Jesus, how bout them Knicks” is not going to get much of a response from the Lord. The recent … Continue reading “The Humble Ask Good Questions”
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