We are just a few days away from the Labor Day holiday. When I was a boy, Labor Day was not just a holiday. It marked the end of summer and the beginning of school because we did not get into the swing of things until the next day; it was too hot before that, … Continue reading We Need Rest and Reflection
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We Need the Spiritual Fire
It is SO hot! I remember when we had consecutive days of record heat that surpass what we have right now, but I do not remember “feeling” as hot as I do now. Perhaps aging does that to you. Perhaps I am a wimp. At any rate, it is SO hot. I can drink water … Continue reading We Need the Spiritual Fire
Are you ready to move?
I have moved several times over the years. Each time, I have dreaded the process of packing and leaving friends. However, I have been glad to get rid of things that accumulated, meeting new friends, and seeing what God has in store. Moving can be a little scary, but it can be exciting as well. … Continue reading Are you ready to move?
How to be a good neighbor
Won’t you be their neighbor? As a boy, I enjoyed watching Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood. Many kids did. We did not realize how countercultural his show was. In a world full of division and hostility, Fred Rogers brought people together and showed us that we are all neighbors. We need another show like that today, do … Continue reading How to be a good neighbor
Being busy isn’t always good
It is definitely summer. It is also a time when many of us take vacations. My family has taken many beach vacations over the years. I may not enjoy sunbathing, but there is something special about the beach. The sand on your toes, the salty smell in the air, the sound of the waves – … Continue reading Being busy isn’t always good
What Do You Do When You Are Disappointed?
It happens. A lot! Someone hurts you whether you realize it or not. A trusted friend seems to turn on you. Things happen that rock your world. You expectations or hopes are not met. And disappointment follows. We all know that life is full of disappointments. They can be big or small. Most of them … Continue reading What Do You Do When You Are Disappointed?
The Help We Need
If my truck breaks down in the middle of nowhere, I hope someone stops to help. If my back goes out when I have a lot of work to do, I hope someone can help. If I am about to eat something that could harm me, I hope someone lets me know. Basically, if I … Continue reading The Help We Need
How Much Do You Care about Those in Your Life?
If a bridge is out of commission, don’t you want someone to post a warning? If a convict escapes, don’t you want someone to let the public know? If a fire breaks out, don’t you want someone to warn you? We want to know if we are about to face trouble. This Sunday is Palm … Continue reading How Much Do You Care about Those in Your Life?
Discover What St. Patrick’s Day Can Show Us
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I hope yours is a special one. Honestly, most of us (if we celebrate at all) focus on wearing green, eating corned beef and cabbage, and decorating with leprechauns and shamrocks. That is how we often celebrate holidays – not for what they represent but for what they have become. St. … Continue reading Discover What St. Patrick’s Day Can Show Us
Do You Have a Tissue?
Our family is SO sad because our 14-year-old puppy left us this weekend. I enjoyed walking my dog, and she loved it, too. However, it was a little tougher with the COLD weather of late. I normally am not one who has a runny nose, but walking in the cold changes that. Suddenly, my nose … Continue reading Do You Have a Tissue?
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