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             I know that my Florida friends will groan when they see this headline.  The weather in the south is still sultry and hot.  While here in New England, Fall is approaching and is a welcomed change to the record … Continue reading →

One day I found a small, black, wooden crucifix lying in a parking lot. What a strange thing to find, I thought. How did it get lost here? I picked it up and put it in my pocket. As I … Continue reading →

Recently we had the privilege of welcoming several new members to Joy Lutheran Church. As always, it was an uplifting moment to hear these new members affirm their faith in loud and clear voices with the words, “I do, and … Continue reading →

Weird title, I know…but those of you who know me, and most of you readers who have just started getting to know me in 2017, also know that I am, well, quirky. I also enjoy sociology, genealogy, and life-span psychology. … Continue reading →

“Rock of Ages, cleft for me,Let me hide myself in Thee;” Perhaps you are familiar with the old hymn, “Rock of Ages.”  The text speaks of God as our rock, our firm foundation, the source where we can find strength.  … Continue reading →

        I Kings 19:11-12 “Then Elijah was told, ‘Go, stand on the mountain at attention before God. God will pass by.’ A hurricane wind ripped through the mountains and shattered the rocks before God, but God wasn’t to be found in the wind; after the wind an earthquake, … Continue reading →

I ran across this little story when I was doing some research for another writing project I have in the works.  I thought it was very well said in a clever way and decided to share it with you. A … Continue reading →

Praise to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit! Dear God, as You know, today is our 55th wedding anniversary. I am not sure that I can thank You for everything that has happened in this long-time frame, but I can … Continue reading →

Nikos Kazantzkis (author of Zorba the Greek) recounted a conversation with an elderly monk, Fr. Makarios. He asked, “Do you still wrestle with the devil, Father Makarios?” The old priest sighed and replied, “Not any more, my child. I have grown … Continue reading →

One year for my birthday, 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 was impressed by what … Continue reading →