More and more I see the words above particularly in commercials for automobiles. I know we are being told that since these are people are not playing a part, we can believe that what is being said is an accurate expression of how they feel. I had to smile the first time I saw these words. Then I […]Read Post ›
I pray you have a blessed Christmas–not because of all the celebrations, family, presents and fun you may enjoy in the coming days–but rather because you know the tiny child born on Christmas Eve is the Savior who paid for your sins. I pray the love that Jesus showed by coming to earth to save you […]Read Post ›
I think we have the best Christmas tree of our time. It is the best because I can remember a number of years ago when I was still drinking and we could not afford a tree. My wife and kids actually had to construct a tree from some cardboard tubes. The kids seemed ok with it […]Read Post ›
I believe that listening is a lot of work. Hearing is not so difficult for me what with my ears just hanging there waiting to catch all those sounds floating all over the place. Listening, however means I need to make sense out of what I am hearing. To do that, I need to pay […]Read Post ›
If you have read any of my previous posts, you know I like to grill. Anytime of the year, in summer or winter, you can find me starting a fire and grilling something. In fact, I have a an old winter coat that my wife “suggested” I keep in the garage […]Read Post ›
The past few weeks my memories were drawn to some people who were important parts of my recovery. Two of them, Maurice and Pastor B. sort of invaded my thoughts. At first glance, these two have very little in common. Their personalities seem in opposition with each other. Their backgrounds and positions in life are at opposite ends of the scale. […]Read Post ›
I once heard about something called the Hedonic Treadmill. My understanding basically comes down to, in terms this old brain can understand, the inclination to return to a relatively stable emotional level following positive or negative events in life. So, I am told I received a raise and I feel good. But after a period of time, the thrill fades and I feel […]Read Post ›
A few weeks ago I pulled up in front of our house and just sat there. What happened next was kind of different. It was a moment akin to when your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. No I am not dead. What went through my mind were pictures of the some of the […]Read Post ›
(A parable is defined as an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. This one is truly not inspired as are the ones in the Bible. I originally wrote this about 25 years ago in a newsletter for recovering alcoholics and their families. At that time I was told that the message was a little blunt. I […]Read Post ›
I glared down the street ahead of me looking for that guy who had cut me off. He had the audacity to wave at me with a silly grin on his face. So, now I was on the hunt. I had been drinking some – and I was driving. Not a good combination for most people, but I […]Read Post ›
