Last Wednesday I fell into an issue. We were leaving our house to take the dogs for a walk. I locked the door and turned to step off the porch. What I failed to notice was my foot was tangled in the tie out for the dogs. Aided by a madly pulling dog, I preceded to […]Read Post ›
We used to listen to a radio show called “You are there!” These were short dramas that tried to give a picture of Jesus’ life in the form of a story presented as though it was actually happening as you listened. On this Easter I wonder what my reaction would have been if “I was […]Read Post ›
My sin takes me farther than I intend to go. My sin keeps me longer than I intend to stay. My sin costs me more than I intend to have to pay. My sin took Jesus to the cross. My sin held Jesus there until he said “It is finished!” My sin cost Jesus […]Read Post ›
Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday. As I look towards those events I will be reminded of in the next seven days, two pictures of Jesus come to mind. First was the unfairness he needed to bear. Our world demands fairness. I cannot listen to any news reports or read comments on any social media […]Read Post ›
Except when it comes to foreign films, I have never been a fan of subtitles. It always seems like so much more work to have to read and watch at the same time and to also ignore the spoken words in a language I do not understand. And then came Ice, our younger dog who, being young […]Read Post ›
Good morning, Lord Lord, you have investigated me, and you know. You know when I sit down and when I get up. You understand my thoughts from far off. You keep track of when I travel and when I stay, and you are familiar with all my ways. Before there is a word on my […]Read Post ›
I realize this is a little into Lent – well, over half way into the season. However, I have my reasons for putting it off so long as you will find out as we go along. So, I will just jump into this. Lent is a time– when a smaller group each year, I am guessing– […]Read Post ›
A few weeks ago, my wife and I took a trip to see our daughter, her husband and our grandchildren in Texas. My wife gifted us with a trip on Amtrak so I could experience the almost 1000 mile trip without having to drive. The trip was almost 21 hours and I have to admit, is pretty […]Read Post ›
Reading through my last few posts is kind of depressing for me. The things going on are tough to handle and do appear to come without end. But, as I prayed this morning it came to me that I sound like those people who use Facebook to only let everyone know how bad their lives […]Read Post ›
Oh, my anguish, my anguish! I writhe in pain. Oh, the agony of my heart! My heart pounds within me, I cannot keep silent. For I have heard the sound of the trumpet; I have heard the battle cry. Disaster follows disaster; the whole land lies in ruins. In an instant my tents are destroyed, my shelter in a moment. How long […]Read Post ›
