Monthly Archives: October 2018

How delighted my brother and I were to have our Nana visit us for six months! It did not happen every year, but when it did, we were beaming with excitement. Why? She loved us. She cooked our favorite dinners. … Continue reading →

Bogeymen under the bed, Things that go bump in the night, Freddy Krueger on Elm Street . . . Things that send you running to the arms of mama and daddy. Fear of a health diagnosis, Fear of living alone, … Continue reading →

Last week, I wrote about the fiery tongue. This week I am writing about the burning pen. While not a part of the body, it is still an instrument of power and pain that is controlled by the brain (hopefully). … Continue reading →

Today commemorates St. Luke, Evangelist, the author of the Gospel and the book of Acts. Traditionally, he is identified with the physician Luke who accompanied St. Paul. Much of the pattern of the church year is due to Luke’s writings. … Continue reading →

I like organ music, and it’s been great having Joy’s organ back in service. Tambry’s playing has brought back two good organ memories from when Paulette and I lived in North Carolina. The first was a Christmas service about fifteen … Continue reading →

Silence is golden.  We have the right to remain so.  We are advised to do this to our fears. We are cautioned to observe it, or else! Libraries, sanctuaries, school halls all call for it most of the time. Silence. … Continue reading →

“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” Ephesians 4:2 Ah, the words are beautiful. It sounds so lovely – even easy. Then real life kicks in. What is it that irks you? Is it … Continue reading →

As an avid fan of the I Love Lucy series, I can watch and rewatch those shows from years ago and still laugh. I can almost quote the next lines verbatim, I have watched them so often, but the joy … Continue reading →

It’s still dark out. Way too early to get out of bed. And yet this song won’t get out of my ears . . . The 1974 Karen Carpenter hit, “Close to You.” Over and over, the lilting tune calls … Continue reading →

Recent epistle readings by James have been very interesting and challenging. Several weeks ago, James wrote a warning about the tongue and the trouble that it can get you into. He notes that a great forest can be burned by … Continue reading →