Life is full of trouble. Philosophically speaking, that is. Know someone stymied? Frustrated? Hurt? Angry? Alienated? All are part of being human. And if I don’t have any pressing problems in my own life, someone will call and give me some to meditate on, or I can turn on the…
Read moreThe great summer bake here in Florida has begun. The zinnias are faded and leggy; the spring produce has long dried up. July and August means wilting heat and brief thunderstorms with lightening intensity strong enough to zap a coffeemaker, laptop, phone or refrigerator. If thunderstorms don’t come at all,…
Read moreMy husband’s recent fall in the yard has brought home to us how easy it is for life to change in a moment. What seemed like a simple stumble has resulted in a broken neck vertebra that could have paralyzed him. He’s not paralyzed, but we understand the prognosis is…
Read moreMark 3:21 records an interesting comment about Christ’s earthly family that I have overlooked for years. In recent study I noticed at the beginning of his ministry, the crowds thronged him and the newly-called disciples. His family mistook the hectic ministry for mania and “tried to take Him away. ‘He’s…
Read moreI had prayed for inspiration this week for my entry here, and the moment came Sunday morning in church when a newer church member came and sat down by me. While we were speaking of God’s goodness, others around us were checking in on their phones waiting for the service…
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