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

How to be a great citizen

Happy Independence Day! The atmosphere on July 4 is a special one.  People celebrate.  Many set aside politics to jointly appreciate being citizens of America.  Patriotism is on display. When I was young, one of the most popular ways that boys could become better citizens was through the Boy Scouts.  Though I joined when the … Continue reading How to be a great citizen

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

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

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?

It It All About Jesus

One of the most beautiful buildings in the world is the Taj Mahal in India. The emperor Shah Jahan commissioned its creation to honor his deceased wife.  Since it is nearly four hundred years old, many legends have been created in connection with it. One legend describes how passionate the emperor was to build a … Continue reading It It All About Jesus