Monthly Archives: February 2025

 Our history as God’s holy people is laden with countless individuals who failed at life. Even the so-called greats in Bible had their mishaps and misteps. They were afflicted with crises of doubt. Considering St. Paul, he went from being … Continue reading →

The day I wrote these lines, a full pot of homemade vegetable soup simmered away on the stove.  The welcome aroma filled the house.  There’s nothing like a good bowl of hot soup on a chilly day.  I’ll add a … Continue reading →

Being able to go to my “happy place,” is relatively easy for me.  I’ve had significant times where it was necessary to just let my mind go to another “place,” and feel His peace and comfort. On a cruise, a friend … Continue reading →

If you watched the Super Bowl, I’m sure you watched the commercials that are often better than the game itself.  Some are humorous and many have celebrities hawking their products, but my favorite for the third consecutive year was the … Continue reading →

Here is a Valentine’s Day Card just for you, Charlie Brown. After all the years that you have suffered through the trauma of not receiving even one Valentine from your friends, teachers or relatives, I hope that this little story, … Continue reading →

The first Lutheran congregations were organized in Florida in 1859, in Lake City and Long Swamp which was located near present-day Belleview. Pastor Charles Bernheim reported that there were 24 white and 20 colored people. The book Masters and Slaves … Continue reading →

When you look at others do you see “the light within?” Do you recognize the good in them? At one point in my life, I had the opportunity to co-teach in a developmental kindergarten class. (a class of youngsters who … Continue reading →

Oxymoron? Contradiction? How can we be slaves and still free? “The Christian is a perfectly free slave to all, subject to all,” says Luther. We are partners in Christ’s death and resurrection. Being free does not mean being self-centered, but … Continue reading →

Moving is common ground for many of us retirees in Florida.  Whether or not we experienced frequent moves in our lifetime, coming to Florida was a move.  It was often a major move, north to south.  Sometimes it was difficult: … Continue reading →

Right next to my PC, I have a cubbie with slots for “office stuff” and places for scotch tape, scissors, post it notes and other office goodies. Also taped all over my mini storage area are “sayings.” Several of these … Continue reading →