I know. That really sounds crazy, doesn’t it? A fairly typical Saturday morning. Blueberry pancakes for breakfast. It was Autumn, so these blueberries came from our stash of frozen “fresh” from the outside garage freezer. This is a weekly ritual, … Continue reading
March/April 1998 I read this book about some fellows in the 4th century who went out into the desert to be totally alone for years at time. Each would find a place where there would be no other people to … Continue reading
I missed one yesterday. I think I missed almost the same one Sunday. I hate when that happens. Those “Nudges,” you know. I know where they come from. I know that the Source of these Nudges is smarter, more competent … Continue reading
On the occasion of my sixty-second birthday, Ill try to tell this story that is about my sixty-first year. Some craziness was forming the background for some deeper diving I needed to do with God. Remind me to say more … Continue reading
I’ve Been There On the occasion of my parents’ 60-something (sparing the details!) anniversary, I wanted to write some stuff about them. I usually find myself writing about my sons, and talking about them when I’m not writing. Today will … Continue reading
In a New Testament theology class I took a few years ago—or a little longer ago than that—we heard the following, and it’s one of the things that have stuck with me over time. “The Kingdom is where the King … Continue reading
Here’s a story I like to repeat whenever I get the chance. It’s in regard to having a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Here’s how it happens. This relationship begins with God calling us to come to him (He … Continue reading
(Originally posted in early 2011, I’ve updated in October, 2015. These are things I actually think about a lot…) This could be titled “Worship Is Better Than Asking” Hi Friends! Things were beginning to settle down around here. We’d had … Continue reading
Of course I’m aware that cute puppies (Windy would remind me that all puppies are cute) attract everyone’s attention. So, I’ve used a cheap trick to, hopefully, grab your attention for just a minute… Achilles is a great little guy … Continue reading
It’s quiet around here this morning. If you know me at all, you know I’m not complaining. Solitude and silence are good for me—life-giving you might say. It’s quieter here today because Aoife (pronounced Ava), our nine-year-old Springer has gone … Continue reading