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…
Vaca Mode
This past Friday Monica and I began our annual two-week hiatus at the cottage. Sunday afternoon our two granddaughters joined us. Then, Tuesday night, the middle generation came on board. I think it’s tomorrow that two more will arrive. Thus it is…
GRIT
It may be that the best way to define GRIT is to simply say “Detroit Lions”! Even when they are behind it still feels like they should win. One star gets taken off the field on a stretcher, the next guy up does more than one could ever expect … and the…
Tough Stuff
Sunday was a truly “Spirit filled” closing for Trinity Lutheran - Warren. While closings always have a certain amount of sadness built in, this congregation did everything right (in my opinion). Their process leading up to the service, the…