Monthly Archives: June 2019

Have you pictured the Garden of Eden and what transpired there? Did God’s voice boom from the clouds? When the prophets heard God speak was it within their mind, or was it audible and ground shaking? I’ve stumbled and had … Continue reading →

I just read a Facebook post that I’ll credit for today’s inspiration: “It’s easy to spot a yellow car when you are always thinking of a yellow car. It’s easy to spot an opportunity when you are always thinking of … Continue reading →

The story of Lazarus and the rich man is such a vivid lesson in how I should treat my fellow travelers in this life. I have always felt sad for the rich man with his fine clothes and hearty meals … Continue reading →

It’s six months since I wrote last week’s blog about my neglect of my prayer life. Since I believe the spiritual life has to be intentional, I took steps to remedy my lax ways. In February I went off on … Continue reading →

I have a number of pet peeves, and as I’ve grown older I seem to have even more. I’m turning into an old curmudgeon. Here are a few of them. (1) I am amazed, and bothered, by all the people … Continue reading →

In my life there have been plenty. Here is just a blog-worthy sampling: Art the Fart, Arthur Fonzarelli, Art Fleming, Arthur-itis, Author, Artie-Baby, Artoo-Detoo (Star Wars fans get that). Who hasn’t been called names? We name things and give alternative … Continue reading →

We just enjoyed a few days of “family reunion” time. Yes, it was wonderful. Now I’m enjoying the pictures – the smiles, the silliness, the togetherness. Of course I have the memories, but somehow in my golden years of “memory”, … Continue reading →

Round 1: Fear nudges you. Round 2: Fear begins to take up space in your mind and thoughts. Round 3: Fear chomps down and takes hold of you. Where is your faith? Remembering the story from Matthew 8 about Jesus … 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 old 1974 Karen Carpenter hit, “Close to You.” Over and over, the lilting tune … Continue reading →

Originally posted on June 29, 2018  Have you ever experienced a poke from God, while engaging in less than wise behavior? Oh, I don’t mean bad or sinful behavior.  I mean things like questionable eating decisions or watching movies into … Continue reading →