In the late 1980’s, the group R.E.M. captivated us with a song and the words “It’s the end of the world as we know it.” How often have you had that uneasy, heartbreaking moment that brings you to a place that you just do not understand? Too
As humans too often we want to think that life is just not fair sometimes. And then we read Matthew 25: 14-30, the parable of the talents. While we want all of life to be even, we know deep down that just cannot be. And because each
Ever wonder why things in life happen? Good or bad? Of course you do! Something that disturbs me as a Christian is that I do not understand all there is to know about God and his magnificent creations. I have many questions! And, I have to believe
Today we can look back on an exciting college football championship game and several NFL playoff games. And as much as we would always like our team to be on top, there are always winners and losers. Two teams play their hearts out for us to see
We are called by God to take responsibility for our actions. Hard fact, simple truth. So, what do you do when you realize that although you thought and truly believed that you were right in your words or actions, in reality, you were wrong? A most common
At the end of yesterday, and the Epiphany, most of us packed Christmas away for another year. We have looked back over this past year with emotions of all kinds. But now is the time to really look forward. What will 2022 bring for you? Will you
This cold, rainy day offers time for relaxation inside and takes my thoughts to this twelfth day of Christmas or as we celebrate in our Christian calendar, Epiphany. This day marks the official end of our Christmas season and sets our sights on Lent. This is also
Day 3 of the New year is already here. Reality check – how are you doing on those resolutions or promises for change that you made? I think someone made a wise statement on New Year’s morning when they truthfully said, “Here’s to pretending that anything changes
After celebrating the birth of Jesus and spending the past few days with family and friends, last night Pam and I decided to slow down and put together a new puzzle. I love cats, so the one we chose was very appropriate. We worked diligently and finished
There comes a time in life when you just have to sit back and question. And before I begin to pontificate, if you are a millennial, you might want to stop reading now because you probably will not understand or at a minimum disagree. The older I
