Monthly Archives: January 2024

I was walking down a street when I heard a tinkling sound. I knew immediately what it was: finger cymbals. I knew what I would soon see: a Hare Krishna devote. And there he was complete with saffron robe. Funny … Continue reading →

This month we celebrate the Baptism of our Lord Jesus – His coming to the Jordan River to be baptized by John. It made me think about my own baptism, well no I don’t remember it, but let’s say I’ve … Continue reading →

Even though we’re already the second week into 2024, these time-honored suggestions never go out of style, like good manners and advice from “Dear Abby.” HEALTH:1. Drink plenty of water.2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and … Continue reading →

Unconsciously, we tend to have a bias towards people who are different from us.  Before we know them as individuals, we’ve already labeled them. These feelings grow, fear becomes anger and judgement.  Divisions grow deeper and poison our communities.   … Continue reading →

For a plethora of years, scientists have aided theologians with their efforts to “prove” phenomena in the Bible. I, personally, find their efforts interesting, though do not need their answers to solidify my beliefs. Ah, faith, how I love thee! … Continue reading →

I have seen this before, but it hit home when I recently read it, possibly because I am getting “older”.  I felt it was worth  sharing with my blog friends. The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz (Dr. Suess), … Continue reading →

We make a big deal over the beginning of a new year. We resolve to change our ways, as if this is the best and only time to take such actions. However, each day, each hour, each minute, each second … Continue reading →

January 4 was a depressing day in my childhood. This was the latest possible day for school to resume after the Christmas holiday. Back to spelling tests and compositions. Back to arithmetic and history. It was like Christmas had never … Continue reading →

One more devotion on a carol before Christmas ends on Saturday. The rose is sometime used as a symbol for Jesus. It’s in the song “Lo, How a Rose E’re Blooming.” The first “rose carol” I learned, however, was “Maria … Continue reading →

“It’s bad luck to have your Christmas Tree up after New Year’s Day.” What? Who says so? That superstition (which I never heard in my youth) must have been invented by some Scrooge-like adult who hated Christmas in the first … Continue reading →