Monthly Archives: September 2017

We abandoned I-75 when it became a “parking lot.” No sense in following the GPS instructions when our destination was just a day trip exploration that would lead us to lunch. We zigged and zagged along beautiful country roads, but … Continue reading →

Fall foliage brings back a vivid memory of the Spring 1969 for me. This memory preserves an awesome reminder of God’s love as demonstrated through the people we meet along the way. In the Spring of 1969, I was in … Continue reading →

Autumn started last week, though it’s hard to tell in Florida. Nights have become longer than days. In a few weeks the temperature will fall, the rains will stop, and some trees will lose their leaves. When I lived in … Continue reading →

Have you ever felt powerless? I have. After hurricane Irma came through Ocala, Paulette and I were without power for three days. Others lost power for an even longer time. It was frustrating. We often found ourselves flipping a switch, … Continue reading →

I shall give you a few examples of anxious systems: Congress. NFL owners. Schools. Churches. Yes, churches. My Pastoral Care professor at seminary described any seemingly friendly, local Lutheran congregation as an anxious system. This was NOT something that this … Continue reading →

It was always a tender moment when Grammy tucked in a little granddaughter for the night. We cuddled on the bed and read her favorite stories – just the two of us. Then the time came to pull up the … Continue reading →

At the very beginning of Creation, Genesis says there was water. On the third day, God brought forth the dry land and vegetation to grow. On day 5, He brought forth all the living things from the sea. Water brings … Continue reading →

Here’s the disclaimer. . . This is not a product endorsement in any way . I am not being compensated for my opinion, but I love the Verizon ad campaign,  “Can you hear me now?” I have not yet rubbed … Continue reading →

This title is inspired by last Sunday’s Gospel reading and a sermon delivered by Pastor Lisette Baxter at St. Andrew’s Church in Colchester, VT. This is Pastor Lisette’s message that I am paraphrasing and interpreting. Okay, I will admit that … Continue reading →

Matthew is always listed as one of the Twelve in the New Testament. He was a tax collector who Jesus asked to follow him. Tax collectors were collaborators with the hated Romans, and people suspected that they committed fraud by … Continue reading →