Things to think about.
There were two bugs in our house this morning. Well, maybe even more than two, but two that I noticed. One was a dead butterfly someone had brought in and laid on the counter. The other was a live moth that most likely flew right on in, uninvited. Both were in the kitchen when I got
I heard this morning that Christopher Hitchens (famous atheist, author, and journalist) has terminal cancer. With respect, I would ask him and others with similar beliefs two simple questions: When you get to the edge of space, the very end of the universe, and you take one more step, what is beyond the edge? When
My dog stares at my while I eat. She has no manners, no pride, and no sense of shame. She unabashedly stares and begs, watching my every move, hoping I might, by some act of particular mercy or grace, offer her a small tidbit for her eternally empty stomach. It’s very annoying. Why does she
On the news this morning, I heard a story about a judge who had ruled that the people of California were in error when they voted that same-sex marriage was unlawful. I know this may not be typical content for my blog, but I can’t help but write a few thoughts about it. As I
There is a Chick-fil-A near where I work. I don’t know how much chicken they sell on a week-end, but during lunch hour on a week-day they sell a boat load. I have never seen a fast food restaurant run more efficiently. I went there for lunch on Friday. After enjoying a delicious “number 4,”
I went to a funeral this Sunday and I will attend another before the week is out. A member of my Sunday School class passed away last week. It was pretty unexpected from what I hear. Mowing grass one minute, then with Jesus shortly thereafter. Tammy and I were taking food for the family when
What if Jesus had insisted everyone be grateful to him? What if Jesus had required everyone return the favors? What if Jesus had demanded what was due him? What if Jesus had refused to let others take advantage of him? What if Jesus had forced everyone to do their fair share? What if Jesus had
I am back from a few days in the mountains and thinking about the question, “How green is green enough?” The earth is definitely getting messed up, but what should I do about it? It seems we humans make messes wherever we go. The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is the latest big
I had to fix the brakes on my wife’s van yesterday. I didn’t want to do it. It was a lousy job to come home to after a full Monday at the office, but the brakes were making a noise so I decided I better look at them. Bad brakes and mountain driving are not
Sometimes I feel like God’s paper clip. Not because I hold things together, but for another reason. Perhaps it’s because of that need we all have to be needed. A need for significance. Let me explain. Every profession has it’s tools. Carpenters use hammer, saw, level, measuring tape, nails, etc. Some tools are essential; used every