Monthly Archives: April 2021

This Sunday, my friend Irene and I are singing the anthem at church.  It is a beautiful song of praise to the Lord entitled “By Our Love”.  The version which we will be singing is an adaptation by Tom Kendzia, … Continue reading →

The company Dad worked for held an open house at their new factory. Dad showed us around and proudly pointed out his desk. Machinists didn’t usually have a desk, just a work station, but he was now the assistant foreman, … Continue reading →

Just as our bodies need exercise to be strong physically, our faith needs exercise if we are to be strong spiritually. It has often been noted that several rivers flow into the Dead Sea, but no river flows from it.  … 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 →

Is my prayer life too restrained, perhaps self-centered?  I’m afraid that may be so.  Oh yes,  I pray words of thanksgiving for my blessings.  I pray many words of supplication, seeking help for myself and others.  But how often do … Continue reading →

Interestingly, I find these writings enabling me to put “myself” on paper into words.  After watching a new commercial about Liberty Mutual Insurance (not promoting this company, just sharing a story about their commercial), where the emu and limo driver are … Continue reading →

I have been thinking about things I am thankful for this past week. I have been blessed with a wonderful life so I have many things for which to be thankful. One of the seemingly simple things, but perhaps the … Continue reading →

       This morning, I received word that my Aunt Louise had died at 4:30 AM.  She was one of the best aunts in the whole world.   One of my mother’s older sisters, she would have turned 100 in June.  She … Continue reading →

I’m always open to a new way of seeing things. I was reading the notes Tomas Merton prepared for lectures to novice monks when I came across a reference to a sermon by Isaac of Stella (c. 1100-1170s), a Cistercian … Continue reading →

My Bible often becomes the repository of special items that have touched me.  This is one of them (author unknown): Some time ago, a few ladies met to study the scriptures. While reading the third chapter of Malachi, they came … Continue reading →