Oblivious Living
I am not sure if “oblivious” is exactly the right word, but it is close. On this, the 24th anniversary of 9/11, I am thinking about the many first responders – many of whom lost their lives – who on that day were simply doing what they were trained and…
Haters!
This coming Sunday’s Gospel Reading (for the 13th Sunday after Pentecost) has some very difficult lines in it. The one that currently has my attention is found in the first two verses of the reading. “Now great crowds accompanied (Jesus), and he turned…
The Waiting Room
We arrived at 8:15 a.m. for the 8:30 a.m. appointment, signed in, and sat down. Right around 8:30 a.m. they called Monica back. When they invited me to join her a half hour later, she was gowned in hospital attire with an needle in her arm. For the…
Head over Heels
It was a rough weekend for my right shoulder … even though – or because – we were at the cottage for the entire time. First off, we forgot to pack the chairs we use to sit on the dock. So, instead of sitting on the dock facing northwest some of the…
The Story of the Pillbox
Somewhere between five and ten years ago my cardiologist recommended, as a simple precaution, that I start carrying nitro in my pocket. He wrote me the prescription, I picked it up at our pharmacy, and then started carrying that little dark brown glass…
Promises, Promises!
Or is it “Problems, Problems, and More Problems!”? At first glance, one might think that the problems side of the proposition wins out, 3-2. However, I would suggest, since the promises come from our Creator, Redeemer, and Comforter – the One True God…
Time Flies!
You know the expression – “Time flies when you’re having fun!” As much as I agree with this statement, there are times and ways I would like to edit it. Like, “Time flies when the Tigers are winning (like this week!)”. And, my favorite, “Time flies…
Chaos … Chaos … Control
The more I talk to people, the more chaos I see in our world today. For some people the chaos is in their family … either their own homes or the homes of immediate family members. Many feel like they don’t know where to turn, or, for some unanswered…
Oh, The People You Will Meet
Yesterday morning provided the most interesting start for the day. I just wish I could remember the names of all the interesting people with whom I had the privilege of interacting. Unfortunately about a half dozen people for whom I am praying today…
Mid-Night Ramblings
As I lay in bed while Tuesday turned into Wednesday, my mind rambled in many different directions. At one point I thought through an entire Thursday’s Thirst – but it’s long forgotten now. Stories, faces, fantasies all thrown together, yet without…