It was the quiet of the dawn around 5:30. Bev was already up preparing for her day and I was awake. My habit in those first moments of consciousness is to talk with the Lord; simple prayers, often just phrases,… Continue reading

Last weeks’ headlines were jarring to me as a person of faith. Time and again, I saw this line or one similar. “Pope Benedict XVI out of touch with American Catholics.” One TV news story featured an angry young woman… Continue reading

Monday mornings have a terrible reputation. Traditionally, it is the ‘back to work’ day after the weekend break. Another week stretches out in front of us with work to be done, deadlines to be met. Let me suggest that instead… Continue reading

Maribel and I traveled to Selinsgrove, PA yesterday to see my parents. My grandson, age 13 months, was in his car seat in the center of the backseat of my car. I started snapping my fingers to the beat the… Continue reading

The story of the deliverance of Israel out of Egypt reaches the high point of drama as the Israelites are camped by the Red Sea and the army of Pharaoh is approaching. Tension builds. What will the people of God… Continue reading

Almost everyday, right around 1 pm, I feel my energy sag. If I lean back on my chair and close my eyes, I can fall asleep in 30 seconds. Fortunately, if a nap overtakes me, I know that I will… Continue reading

Are you tired of the endless political season? I am! It’s not that I think this election is unimportant. It would be refreshing to hear a thoughtful, deep, and detailed discussion about the serious issues facing this nation, of which… Continue reading

When an acorn fell and hit her on the head, Chicken Little announced to the barnyard animals that the sky was falling. Yes, it’s a fairy tale, but the lesson is one we all need. Take care about jumping to… Continue reading

Since last week, my physical frame has been plagued with severe pain. First it was a shoulder, now a hip. I’m not talking mild discomfort. I’m talking ‘take your breath away, make you yell’ stabbing pain. The shoulder’s pain escalated… Continue reading

Last night ’round 9:30, I sat quietly alone prayerfully thinking about the day that was now ending; and I longed for Paradise. As I prayed, God was near. The experience of His Presence is wonderful, but I still have to… Continue reading