Browse the blog posts going back to 2014 – and we also have a Watchwords archive.
- A Note in the Midst of Grief (1/17/2019) - My dear friend, Last week, I was the speaker in chapel at the retirement community where I live, part-time. I spoke on a familiar topic, God’s love for us, and how that love touches us in ways that we don’t always understand. As you know, God’s love can sometimes seem hard... Continue reading
- Perfection Not Required (1/17/2019) - Recently, I had a casual conversation while on an elevator at a nearby hospital. The person I was talking to told me she had visited her mother who just had surgery. I explained that I had visited a friend of a friend, someone I didn’t know very well. Her comment was:... Continue reading
- Not by Accident (1/16/2019) - I am fascinated by theories that postulate cause and effect. One example is the “butterfly effect” which theorizes that the flutter of butterfly wings in one part of the world will have an impact elsewhere. Sounds a bit mystical, doesn’t it? Is this theory implying that small causes can have... Continue reading
- Love (12/16/2018) - Wouldn’t you agree that the most common theme at this sacred time of year is love. Love in all its forms, settings, worship, family. Love. A gift, a grace, a blessing, a joy. We love our husband or wife, or that special person in our life. We love our children,... Continue reading
- God’s Inspiration (11/7/2018) - Morning? Evening? Or maybe, you find time in the middle of the day to spend with God, when you meditate and pray. Or maybe, you’re like me who finds that time, most of the time, except when my day is so filled that… But wait, I seem to recall Martin... Continue reading
- I Believe… (6/6/2018) - I believe that God is in charge of all that meets us where we live. I believe that everything that happens in our lives passes through God’s hand. I believe with assurance that everything that touches our lives, both good and bad, including those that cause pain, are all gifts... Continue reading
- Giving (12/10/2017) - Thirty years or more ago, 24 members of my church set out on a “Great Experiment”, a commitment to practice five disciplines for just 30 days. The five disciplines were: We met each week to pray together, and to share our thoughts. We were committed to giving two hours of... Continue reading
- “Freedom Is Not Free” (9/29/2017) - “Freedom Is Not Free”—Korean War Memorial (Nor is service in the interest of freedom lost on others.) Sometime events in our lives are... Continue reading
- I Need a Brain Overhaul! (5/25/2017) - Have you ever felt like you needed a major overhaul of your brain? Maybe your memory cells have bitten the dust! I’ve come to believe that my brain has gaping holes of nothingness, and I can prove it but I don’t know how to fix it! Here’s my evidence: Exhibit... Continue reading
- Regrets? No! (4/28/2017) - “Regrets, I’ve had a few, but then again too few to mention…” Can’t you just hear old Blue Eyes crooning that hit song so many years ago. Even now, the words of that song touch my tender spots. Then you hear: ”I did it my way”, then you wonder. Do... Continue reading
- Barabbas, in His Own Words (4/4/2017) - It was late when they finally arrested me. At my trial I was charged with treason against Rome and a murder that was committed during the insurrection. I was found guilty on both charges and was sentenced to death by crucifixion, a sentence that would be carried out in just... Continue reading
- Barabbas, Child of God (4/4/2017) - It was late when they finally arrested Barabbas. At his trial he was charged with treason against Rome and murder during the insurrection. He was found guilty of both charges and was sentenced to death by crucifixion. The sentence is to be carried out by the end of the week.... Continue reading
