Miscellaneous things that I post. Could be deep. Could be shallow. Could be sad. Could be funny. Might even be true.
Storms ravaged the Midwest and South yesterday. While it was happening, I was in a jet airplane, flying in the clear skies, high over the top of the raging storms below. But eventually, we had to come down through the cloudy mess and rough winds. It was hard to see. As we landed, snow, rain, […]
Today I am making a list of things to take to a funeral. All of the things on the list are for friends and relatives; people still alive on this Earth. The person who has passed on is with Jesus, and I am sure, has all she will ever need.
I have returned home after a wonderful youth retreat in Haiti. Below are some words to describe what was there. Heat Mud huts Rice patties Mosquitoes Tents 2 showers 2 toilets 150 teens Friends Smiles Laughter Singing God
This week’s challenge was a doctor visit. It was embarrassing, humiliating, and painful. I’m a big baby. It’s no wonder I don’t go often. Maybe once every year or two, or three. I go for a general physical check-up about once every decade. This week was the decade, and after the experience I had, I’m
Something that was lost has been found. Tears of joy stream down a smiling face. A heart that was so heavy now leaps to the sky. The grief of loss becomes the joy of possession. For Tammy, it was a thing, precious to her heart. For God, it’s me and you. “And when she has found
It’s only been about two weeks since Christmas and signs have already popped up everywhere. “Christmas sale – Half off!” “50% off all Christmas items.” I wonder if that goes for the manger scenes and the Christ child too? I know a lot of people that would never pay full price, but they are quite happy
It’s the last day of the year, and there is not much I can do to change or improve on what has been done in 2011. It is what it is, unless . . . Maybe I could still learn some lessons from 2011? Maybe there is still some good use for 2011 long after January
Marshall and I met for lunch last week. We work in opposite directions from home, so we had to work out a plan to meet somewhere halfway between. We did, and had a wonderful lunch. Turns out, by just driving about 15 minutes, we could spend the next 45 minutes together. It was so worth
There is a well known insurance company that advertises their neighborly business model. They claim that like a good neighbor, they are there when you need them. However, I think it is mostly hype. It has been my experience that they were NOT there when I needed them. The incident occurred many years ago in
Tammy was in a small accident this morning. She was sitting at a stop sign when a young lady in a car bumped into the rear of Tammy’s van. There was no damage to the van, but the other lady received a small crinkle on her bumper and, according to her, a “ruined day.” Nobody