Monthly Archives: January 2017

We have just begun a new year. With it comes opportunity for new things. It is like we have been given a clean sheet of paper for new thoughts and plans. One of the things I would wish for in … Continue reading →

Three S’s…think in threes…make connections in the tender, fragile neurons in my jumbled brain…”re-arrange the mental furniture” (thank you, LTSS!) All of these come together in a steady stream that loves to dance among the rocks. That would be the … Continue reading →

This morning I’m thinking about a dear friend who passed away recently.  It was a friendship that grew over many years time.   It started with a simple conversation, but as the years went on we shared our lives together.  When … Continue reading →

 This past Veteran’s Day got me thinking about veterans I have known and whose service for which I am grateful. One that came to mind was Jack Long. We were members of the same church, and his Christian life also … Continue reading →

This is it.  The time we’ve all been waiting for.  On New Year’s Day and January 4th, if you worshiped at JOY Lutheran Church in Ocala, you hopefully noticed there was someone new up front leading worship.  Pastor Art made … Continue reading →

Oh, how I wish we had a children’s Christmas pageant at JOY Lutheran Church, but we do not.  At least, not this year.  Still, I hope you had the chance to attend a Christmas pageant some place.  I remember fondly … Continue reading →

It’s the last day of Christmas. This evening is Twelfth Night, the last occasion for celebrating this joyous season. Somebody told me it’s bad luck to have a Christmas Tree up past New Years Day. What nonsense! We church people … Continue reading →

My daughter recently sent me some pictures of my 17 month old grandson Isaiah playing in the snow. I noticed that in all of the pictures he didn’t have any mittens on. Like any responsible grandparent, I asked my daughter … Continue reading →

I hope you had a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Annie and I headed north on Dec. 26 to spend time with my parents, my brother and his family, and our kids and grandkids. The trip’s becoming … Continue reading →

I’m taking down the Christmas tree today.  It reminds me of a story that I’d like to share with you. Our first Christmas together, newly married and strapped for cash, we splurged on a small live Christmas tree.  The fresh … Continue reading →