Monthly Archives: August 2025

This week I’ve been thinking about the quiet power of kindness. The main character, in a novel I just read, kept a “Book of Kindnesses.”  She was an older woman; her life was troubled.  She suffered many disappointments and had … Continue reading →

One of my wonderful granddaughters (I have three), gave me a jar with color coded strips of paper, Bible verses. The inscription on the gift jar said, “Read me when…” so you can select a verse if you are angry, … Continue reading →

I recently spent time with a friend who is a “worrier”.  It is often difficult to be around her as our conversations usually revolve around what she is currently having anxiety about. I have frequently asked her why she is … Continue reading →

A few Sundays ago, Luke’s gospel chapter 11 was read. In it the Apostles asked Jesus to teach them to pray. This is His response:  Luke 11:2-4  King James Version  2 And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our … Continue reading →

Joy has a nice church building, especially its art glass windows. For me, though, Joy’s building doesn’t smell like a church. To explain, as a child I attended a church built in 1918. Naturally, it lacked air-conditioning. In the summer … Continue reading →

A song entitled “Note to God” was shared by one of Joy’s musicians at a recent Sunday service.  While the song itself is not found in any hymnal or contemporary worship song collection, the words are relevant. The author of … Continue reading →

The space program has always fascinated me. Every time I have gone to the Kennedy Space Center has been a thrill. The adventures of astronauts are me living vicariously. I still dream of being the first Lutheran pastor to orbit … Continue reading →

Whatever does that mean?  I thought it might mean being carefree, running with the wind.  I pictured a kite flying free in the wind.  Or perhaps it refers chasing after something that can’t possibly be caught?  My interest was piqued. … Continue reading →

Webster defines HOME STRETCH as, “the part of a racecourse between the last turn and the winning post.” I love to walk, especially when there is a cool breeze (not a fan of dripping through Florida’s HOT sun, even at nine a.m., lol). … Continue reading →

I think everyone of us at some time in our lives has used one of these “cross your fingers” expressions. It could have been “keep your fingers crossed” or “cross your fingers” or even “fingers crossed.” We tend to use … Continue reading →