Monthly Archives: July 2026

I seem to be focusing on little creatures this summer. Once again, I have two beautiful robust tomato plants with huge horned tomato worms! These buggers are gigantic and they eat like there is no tomorrow, which for them is probably true. Fortunately for … Continue reading →

I found this story in a sermon by the Dominican friar Henry Suso. “A disciple asked his teacher how to become perfect. He told him to go to where the dead were lying and to praise them lavishly for awhile … Continue reading →

It’s 9:00 on a Saturday morning and the telephone begins to ring. It’s never an emergency for which I am grateful. It is usually no one that I know. It is generally quite annoying. I have become indebted to Caller … Continue reading →

 KOA – Kampgrounds of America. My family utilized these when we made our first camping out West in the summer of 1972. With our 1967 VW Bus and a car-top carrier full of our camping equipment, what an unforgettable adventure … Continue reading →

“From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same, the Lord’s name is to be praised.”  Psalm 113:3” The cheerful sunflower stands tall; its vibrant bloom is a sure sign of summer.  But it is unique … Continue reading →

 Paul, writing to the Corinthians, gave them this message, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.  So, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in … Continue reading →

How do people perceive us? When they think of us, do they immediately think, “That person is difficult. They are so negative and it is hard to be around them”. I would hope that is not how others think of … Continue reading →

I was thinking after writing last week’s blog about “The Uninvited Guest” that many of you may not have read my original blog about the other uninvited guests who actually reside in our little cottage for most of the year. So, … Continue reading →

Today we remember Brigitta a Swedish mystic. She was born to a noble family in 1304 and married at age 13. She and her husband had eight children. From the time she was a young girl she had visions. When … Continue reading →

The Feast of Mary Magdalene is observed on July 22nd by the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican and Lutheran churches.  Mary was a Jewish woman, who according to the four gospels, traveled with Jesus and his disciples. She was witness … Continue reading →