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​Our Sunday School class had been studying the apostles, and the teacher asked each of us to think and say with which apostle we most identified. When it came to me, several immediately commented that it was Thomas, and I … Continue reading →

Is there any worse housecleaning experience than untangling carpet fibers from the vacuum roller? It seems like it takes a millennium. Thankfully, most modern vacuum cleaners have eliminated that glitch from happening. Vacuum cleaners? They suck. (I’ll show myself out…) … Continue reading →

On August 15th Christian churches observe the Festival of the Virgin Mary or the Feast of the Assumption.  Mary has been referred to by many beautiful names:  Blessed Virgin, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven, and the Madonna.   When I … Continue reading →

Naomi was a widow with two grown sons.  She was from Bethlehem in Judah. Because of a famine, the decision was made to move to the Moab area. Eventually, her sons found Moabite women to marry. One son, married Ruth (Moabites … Continue reading →

I came across this song a couple weeks ago when searching for something else.  This version of the song is sung by Elvis Presley. Others have sung it as well and it has a wonderful message. One Pair of HandsBy … Continue reading →

 Recently, I was blessed with a couple of encounters with these tiny, fast moving, fascinating creations. Well, it was one encounter with a hummingbird and one with a hummingbird moth which I thought was a real hummingbird until I did … Continue reading →

Clare (1194-1253) was one of the early followers of Francis of Assisi. Although from a wealthy family, she embraced poverty as a way of life. She founded the Order of Poor Ladies, later named the Order of St. Clare and … Continue reading →

This week I need to bake a birthday cake — we’ll be celebrating a family birthday!   Our oldest son will reach “56.”  (A fact that apparently sets my age at something well beyond that number.) I remember so well the … Continue reading →

In my previous, first church as a pastor, a parishioner said, “don’t change my church”. I cringed. Steam came out of my ears. My lip got swollen from biting it so hard. My current caIl is full of JOY! The … Continue reading →

Psalm 91:1  “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.”  What does it mean to rest in His shadow?  Here in Florida the summer sun is harsh.  Walking under the … Continue reading →