Monthly Archives: September 2023

Of all the apostles, the one we most associate with love is John; he called himself “The One Whom Jesus Loved,” and his writings focused on love. The Gospel of John mentions the word “love” more than the other three … Continue reading →

Volunteers at a farm animal rescue organization in Australia found a wandering sheep weighed down by more than seventy-five pounds of filthy, matted wool. Rescuers suspected the sheep had been forgotten and lost in the bush for at least five … Continue reading →

When I think of the word precious, the image of a newborn baby comes to mind.  I see grandparents and friends gathered around saying, isn’t she/he just precious.  Indeed, that’s a good description of this newly formed life.  If I … Continue reading →

        Naomi was an Israelite woman, whose story is told in the Old Testament.  She was married to Elimelech and had two sons, Mahlon and Chilion.  They lived in Bethlehem and at one-point experienced famine in their land.  Due to the famine, they moved … Continue reading →

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you.  Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and … Continue reading →

This morning I started the day at the absurdly early hour of 6:18 AM. Why you ask? Given that I am not known for early morning starts, especially in the summer with few formal obligations.   Well, I had to get … Continue reading →

Today we commemorate John Chrysostom (347-407). He was a noted preacher in the early church. (His name means “golden mouth.”) He spent much of his early career in Antioch and in 397 became Bishop of Constantinople, one of the most … Continue reading →

For my birthday a few years ago, my sister gave me the book Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow, which was the motivation for the Broadway musical by the same name.  Although it was heavy reading (three pounds in paperback?), I enjoyed it … Continue reading →

Most times if we do something, it’s because we have a reason. Most times if we don’t do something, it’s because we don’t have a reason. Pretty simple huh? Some years ago a fellow I knew from up north sez, … Continue reading →

As I wrote this, hurricane Idalia made its way across Florida and into Georgia.  I was awakened by a phone call announcing a tornado warning.  That was enough to get me out of bed promptly.  The weather channel continued to … Continue reading →