Shame rises in us when we become aware that we have violated accepted social or religious standards. It differs from embarrassment in that we can feel shame even when our actions are undetected by others. Embarrassment results when our failure… Continue reading

hob·by – an activity or interest pursued for pleasure or relaxation and not as a main occupation So what’s your hobby? Please don’t say watching TV or playing video games… sorry, that just couldn’t be helped! For many people, TV… Continue reading

She came to inquire about getting her children involved in the church. She was concerned about their spiritual care. She had barely opened her mouth when tears filled her eyes. The depth of her emotion startled her. “I didn’t think… Continue reading

With that faithful response, Mary accepted the message of her pending pregnancy from the angel Gabriel. Her entire life was about to be thrown upside down. Her fiancé would question her fidelity. Friends would think she was immoral. Her story… Continue reading

In the course of my life I’ve made some really dumb mistakes! Up until I was around 30, I could pass them off to youth and/or ignorance. I do not have that luxury now. After a half century of living,… Continue reading

While shaking my head over a story of yet another egregious moral failure that appeared in our newspaper yesterday – this time a grandmother and local mayor caught stealing $9000 from a church where she volunteered to work in the… Continue reading

Yesterday around 7 AM I was praying in the sanctuary before the church services as I customarily do. Music was playing in the background and I became aware of the lyrics of the song which spoke of loving Jesus whole-heartedly… Continue reading

Thanksgiving feasts are over. Football games played out for us who watched from our recliners! Our families are thinking about going home. And today … is ‘Black Friday,’ the day when American consumers spend $Billions! It is called “Black Friday”… Continue reading

I am blessed in too many ways to count! My life has been filled with good things – loving parents, a rich spiritual heritage, enough resources available so I can have food, health care, shelter, and creature comforts more than… Continue reading

Snack chips are a weakness of mine! Just about any variety will do, however sour cream and onion potato chips and nacho cheese corn chips top my personal snack list. But, chips are not health food so I must fight… Continue reading