Monthly Archives: January 2016

A Time To Grow Up

There comes a time. There does. But, that’s too early to state a truth. Let me backstory. I’ve never been a computer guy. That changed, at least a twinge, in 1991 when I became the head pastor at a large … Continue reading

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The Ministry of Mercy, Faith and Caleb

This won’t be for everyone. I know that. In fact, if this had been written early in my life, it would have no value. That, however, was before Mercy…my first dog. Mercy was with me. She was an English Cocker…and … Continue reading

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Music–The Voice of the Soul…and the Heart

For everyone. No one distant beyond any moment in living. There are times when we live fully. And times when we live gradually. And the same is when death knocks, at least emotionally through life’s pulse, its flow and ebb…and … Continue reading

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Soulshine–The Best Light For All Of Us

This blog comes in three sections. Am sharing it because in the mix of living today, clouds can hover I know. Not all of life should be determined by the result of a football score. Far more than this, no … Continue reading

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More Than A Football Game

Yes, it’s true. Yesterday during THE game, Diane and I offered a cheer to start each quarter. “Give me a B…R…O…N…C…O…S. What does that spell? Ah, the easiest answer to any test I’ve ever taken. This morning, January 25, 2016, … Continue reading

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An Affirmation

Super Bowl Go Broncos!!!

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Thirty Inches Of Attitude

Thirty inches…and counting. That was the report last night from Washington, D.C. The amount of snow piling up. Which on one hand could result in many snowmen [doesn’t anyone create a snowwoman?]. That was important for those in the area. … Continue reading

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Does The Sermon Have Any Value?

An inquiry doesn’t have to be a test. Rather, simply a matter of curiosity. Here goes: What is the place of sermon[s] in your religious journey? Even more generally, in your life journey? Can you remember even one sermon? To … Continue reading

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When Life Carps

Triggered this week by Tom Ehrich: “When I hear the prissy and smug scold, what I hear is an insecure person trying to build themselves up by tearing someone else down.” A question. Been around people who won’t speak…unless they … Continue reading

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Handicap? You Decide

Handicap? Not a word to derail…or compromise…or…. I remember clearly, although it was 1971. Had been blessed to join a clergy group of 14 to visit Germany, both West and East. One beautiful October day I sat in a very … Continue reading

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