Monthly Archives: March 2018

So there I was, 7 years old, and wanting to play hide and seek with my two older brothers. I pestered them until they gave in and said, “OK, you hide here in the closet, and we’ll find you.” Well, … Continue reading →

As often as I fly, I admit to still being a “white knuckler.” My fingers grip the armrests tightly. My brow sweats. As the force of gravity pushes me back into the seat during take-off, you will find me reciting … Continue reading →

  I was thinking about messes this week as I diligently tried to avoid making one while I put together a soup for Wednesday’s Lenten Soup Supper. My stove top was clean and shiny. I really didn’t want to have … Continue reading →

The traditional lesson for Compline, the final worship service of the day, is 1 Peter 5:8-9: “Be sober, be watchful. Your adversary the Devil prowls around like a roaring lion seeking someone to devour. Resist him firm in your faith.” … Continue reading →

I must have been in about the sixth grade when I heard about King Arthur and the Round Table, and it left my math nerd mind in a confused state. In my mind I saw a round table with a … Continue reading →

In “layman’s terms”, it means “balance.” When I was dating my future wife, I introduced her to the adventures of canoeing. My family had enjoyed that for years. So off we went – her, me, my brother and HIS future … Continue reading →

For forty days we walk. We walk on humbly led by the cross of Jesus. With each step we are reminded of His unimaginable love for us. With each step we are reminded of our own weakness, our fragility, our … Continue reading →

Back in 1985 my wife and I lived at a co-op apartment complex in suburban New York.  One Saturday my daughter, 8 at the time, asked if she could meet her friend outside and play.  It was a normal routine. … Continue reading →

Another piece of junk mail . . . Why do I even bother opening the envelopes promising me better rates, better coverage, easier application, better benefits? Life insurance . . . Don’t they realize that I already have Life Assurance? … Continue reading →

“Death has died; love has won.” These words from a beautiful song performed by Niah and Alisha Merrill at a concert this evening at Joy, had my heart singing right along with these marvelous and talented performers. What a gift … Continue reading →