When I watch the political drama that passes for ‘government’ in this era, one of the great tragedies is the rewriting of the ‘facts’ by our politicians that keeps our nation from finding real solutions to our real problems. Each… Continue reading

I like to be ‘included,’ to be useful, contributing to the world in which I live. Knowing that I am helping someone gives me a sense of meaning and fulfillment. Since I retired from pastoral work in the local church… Continue reading

So, here we are at the beginning of 2022. Most of us thought that the pandemic mess would be behind us after nearly two years. Surprise! We are in the middle of an outbreak of a new variant, coping with… Continue reading

For many years I have used software called Quicken™ to manage my bank accounts. It makes a formerly dreaded task of month’s end – balancing the checkbook – a breeze. In the past, there was always at least one check… Continue reading

In the ancient book of Job, the Bible’s story of one man’s terrible trials, there is this pithy observation – “People are born for trouble as predictably as sparks fly upward from a fire.” (Job 5:7, NLT)  Simply said, loss… Continue reading

The woman looked weary.  “Tired?” I asked. Her reply was interesting.  “I just don’t feel very ‘Christmasy.’  Millions can identify with that feeling as we close out 2020 and come to the holiday.  We are weary of the Covid mess,… Continue reading

Hospitality. What do you think of when you hear that word? I think of a home where guests are welcomed, where there is a warmth that makes them feel ‘at home.’  Over the years my experience of ‘hospitality’ has varied.… Continue reading

In the 4th week of Advent, we meditate on Love.  Love is “a many-splendored thing,” isn’t it?  Love intoxicates us. A dinner with love is a feast. A song shared in love makes our heart beat faster. A beautiful vista… Continue reading

As we begin this ordinary day most likely we are focused on just ‘getting things done,’  going to work, earning a living, tending to the needs of our body, communicating with others. And underneath it all, every now and then,… Continue reading

(Today’s reflections are some thoughts that I share just about every Christmas season. May God teach us to be like Him, giving because we love.) Gifting. It’s a major part of our holiday season, isn’t it?  Have you finished your… Continue reading