Monthly Archives: April 2018

We live in a broken world where we experience pain, hurt and suffering. Perhaps, you are hurting right now. Maybe, it is caused by the loss of a loved one. Whatever it is, being broken hearted is painful. Throughout the … Continue reading →

Today at 64 years old, I try very hard to be accepting of everyone. I try never to judge them, but to only look at what’s in their hearts. When we are born, our families celebrate the birth and thank … Continue reading →

I hate pumping gas. I long for the days of driving into a gas station, rolling down my window, and saying “Fill ‘er up!” It was so much more comfortable to sit in my warm car and let the uniformed … Continue reading →

Ever had that happen to you? Hear a song and it stays in your head for days. If it is a particularly annoying song with words that are offensive or nasty, that can be downright miserable. However, I have found … Continue reading →

I grew up in Chicago so what do I know about sheep? For goodness sake, they had sheep in the zoo so we deprived city kids would know what real sheep look like.  Fortunately, I had a seminary professor, Dr. … Continue reading →

I’ve always liked the Breton’s Fisherman’s Prayer, and there have been a number of times in my life when I’ve felt the need to pray it. There are several versions and proposed sources for the prayer, but they contain the … Continue reading →

When it comes to this, I admit and confess that I stink.  Oh sure, I recycle to some extent. I have yet to claim the spiritual aspect of gardening, I suppose.  Beyond scientific, economic, and sadly political considerations, I can … Continue reading →

How’d you sleep last night? Tossing and turning perhaps? Watching that clock move ahead at an agonizingly slow pace? Was it pain, worry or a sense of deep loneliness? If you were blessed with hours of peaceful quiet rest, perhaps … Continue reading →

From our birth, we trust those who are older to guide us and keep us safe. Parents, teachers and religious leaders teach us to treat others with respect, as we would want to be treated. As children we trust our … Continue reading →

Aachoo! A sneeze . . . Followed by, “God Bless You.” An everyday occurrence. A typical reaction. Except this time it was different. The stranger that I said it to answered me . . . She said “HE has. HE … Continue reading →