Monthly Archives: September 2016

Everyone is afraid of something.  Me?  My biggest fears often revolve around parenting.  Parenting challenges have changed a bit and today we have to worry about things like internet safety, Facebook stalkers, and “sexting.”  I guess it’s really about safety … Continue reading →

I took advantage of my time off from school work last month to do a little cleaning.  Cleaning out drawers and closet space doesn’t make the appearance of my overall house any cleaner.  It’s slow, tedious work sifting through what … Continue reading →

A few months into my first call I got one of those dreaded anonymous notes. It declared that we should be praying for our congregation every week. It ended, “Dead bishops don’t need our prayers.” The cause of this complaint … Continue reading →

A little boy’s mother abandoned him. He never met his father. He has no place to call home. No family to take him in.  A teenager sits in a crowded lunchroom but no one speaks to her.  No one looks … Continue reading →

I am wrapping up three weeks on the road and looking forward to coming home (if only for a week). I passed a big Halloween display in a Japanese grocery store. September seems a bit early to be looking forward … Continue reading →

I remember watching our children on Christmas mornings. Their excitement was intense; their eyes were aglow. The few gifts we had chosen might not have been costly, but they were priceless and treasured.  I was thinking of those precious moments … Continue reading →

Paulette and I have just returned from a dream vacation. We and two other couples toured Yellowstone and Grand Tetons National Parks in a rented van. We have known the other two couples for over forty years, but have seen … Continue reading →

I was talking with a friend recently and somehow the conversation turned to regrets.  People have a tendency to hold on to regrets, shame and guilt.  (If you doubt this, read through the Psalms.)  So, it seems appropriate to add a … Continue reading →

The irony of this morning’s blog post did not escape me.  Last night’s sunset was not particularly bright or colorful due the dark stormy sky. Clearly, I had written it last week and scheduled it to post ahead of time. … Continue reading →

The beauty of creation never ceases to captivate me.  Although I’m fortunate to see many beautiful sunrises and sunsets, I continue to cherish them.  Each one is beautiful and none are quite the same.  They look like love letters from the … Continue reading →