Monthly Archives: October 2017

Ho Hum . . .  Another sunny day in beautiful Ocala. How have I ever managed to take this sunshine for granted? I’m the one who grew up in Milwaukee where the average number of sunny days a year is … Continue reading →

Anytime is a good time to pray!  However, I find that being in traffic offers a wonderful opportunity to work on my relationship with God.  It just so happens that I had lots of time to do that this past … Continue reading →

I took courses in ethics in college and seminary. Both concentrated on two broad approaches to ethics. One approach determines what is right solely on the basis of obligation. You must do your duty regardless of the consequences. The other … Continue reading →

Why do we seniors watch the Weather Channel, even when there’s no hurricane? It’s not like we have to get the hay in before the rain. I know the reason, though.  It’s not as depressing as the News. Short term … Continue reading →

“Spare the rod and spoil the child.” We’ve all heard that old axiom. Now none of us wanted to “spoil” our children, but using a rod is harsh punishment, it makes us cringe. Where’s the love? With that in mind, … Continue reading →

If only we could all do this right? It just looks so easy. Yet being human, it is so difficult. It’s easy to think, “not my problem,” or “the next person can fix it.” My favorite of all time is, … Continue reading →

In the 1960’s, a popular phrase was “The devil made me do it.” Any truth to it? Before Abba Father created Adam and Eve, He created the most beautiful Angel that ever existed, Lucifer. Because of his pride, Lucifer wanted … Continue reading →

I received a catalog in the mail yesterday.  (Where do they get my name for so much junk mail?!) The catalog was filled with “Fun & Faith Sunday School Edition” trinkets,  just begging to be ordered. Let me share a … Continue reading →

It is always a busy time of the year when the return to Florida schedule kicks in. All the projects that I brought north need to be packed up and sent south again – mostly undone. For some reason, I … Continue reading →

The Florida-Bahamas Synod of the ELCA is meeting today through Saturday in Orlando. The biggest task will be the election of a new bishop. The Synod Constitution spells out the duties of a bishop, but the people in the synod … Continue reading →