Monthly Archives: November 2020

Originally posted on November 20, 2016 It was the Sunday before Thanksgiving, and our Sunday School teacher asked each of us to choose one thing for which we were thankful and share it with the class. I had to think … Continue reading →

  I mess up orders…I have a surly demeanor…I slam the plate on the table when I bring the food…okay, I’m not talking about that kind of waiter. Just having a little fun… I do not wait well. I might be … Continue reading →

On a recent visit to the Harn Museum of Art in Gainesville, my attention was drawn to a display of tiny Chinese incense boxes.  The detail work on these was exquisite.  Above the display, a  poster showed a magnified image … Continue reading →

Many years ago, when men dominated the workforce, as their retirement years approached, they knew the “gold watch” and pat on the back were coming.  Retirement usually meant a farewell celebration, perhaps a bonus check and the gift of a gold … Continue reading →

I often think about CHOICES I have made in my life and how different my life might have been if I had made different selections.  The same is true with the CHANCES I have taken, mostly good and some less … Continue reading →

During this pandemic year of 2020, the importance of a vital and active Stephen Ministry has been confirmed.  At Joy, the membership in the Ministry has taken a significant hit-we have lost over half of the Stephen Ministers.  Loss of … Continue reading →

One piece of esoteric theology that I read recently was excerpts from Ranulph Higden’s “The Mirror for Curates.” Ranulph was a Benedictine monk who lived in an English abbey from 1299 to 1364. He wrote this book as a guide … Continue reading →

We take this “senior moment” to thank Jim for four years of blog writing, as we reluctantly accept his retirement from regularly sharing his musings with us.             Have you ever gone in a room and forgot why you came … Continue reading →

  Within the past couple of days, Ocala begin to feel the outer bands of Tropical Storm Eta. You know it’s been an active hurricane season when we run out of names and start using the Greek alphabet! Winds and steady … Continue reading →

 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”  Philippians 4:6-7 Do … Continue reading →