Life is Life

Wednesday was a very frustrating day. Overslept my alarm. More issues at work. But the major contribution to my frustration had to do with my trying to work through some computer problems in my new home. I am trying to go wireless and was told it would be a “simple” matter to load some software [...]

A Question of Existence

I can’t tell you how many times I have started this blog.  It seems like it was another lifetime ago that I was in the disciplined habit of sitting down every night to reflect and write.  It is amazing how much life can change in a few weeks, days, hours, minutes…actually seconds.  In the blink [...]

The Strife is Over, the Battle Won!

What can I say — it’s it done!  I am divorced.  I had one moment during the court proceeding that put me in a complete state of panic.  The Judge noticed that we were one week away from the mandatory 6 month period and questioned whether we should wait.  (The State of Michigan requires six [...]

The Spirit of Truth

“I will ask the Father, and he will give you another
Advocate to be with you always, the Spirit of truth,
Whom the world cannot accept because it neither sees or knows him.”
This quote from the Gospel is important to take some time to reflect on this one line. Jesus, through the power of God the Father [...]

Please be Patient with Me

If you have been following the personal side of my blogs you will know that I am in the process of going through a very traumatic experience — divorce after almost 21 years of marriage.  Well, one of the final chapters has been in the process of being written these past two weeks.  Two weeks [...]

“It is not right for us to neglect the Word of God.”

When was the last time someone confronted you with the truth about yourself? Maybe one of your children, or a spouse, co-worker or boss; but someone reminded you that you are not as perfect as you want to pretend. What did you do? Did you rationalize what you do so that you [...]

“Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled”

Jesus said to his disciples:
“Do not let your hearts be troubled.
You have faith in God; have faith also in me.    John 14:1
Taken from today’s reading of the gospel, this passage really bugs me!  I understand what Jesus is saying.  He wants us to recognize who should have the true authority and power in our lives.  Jesus says [...]

And the sheep follow him, because they recognize his voice.

Have you ever played the game Simon Says?  It is a simple enough activity in which the leader commands the participants to do whatever he askes simply by saying “Simon Says”.  The trick of the leader of this game, is to try to catch everyone by getting them to follow him even without the command. 
“Simon [...]

Live Brave

Occasionally there are those moments in life in which a source outside ourselves helps us to define an experience or leads us into a deeper understanding of life happenings.  That is why I love to read, both fiction and nonfiction, listen to music and watch movies and some televsion.  Last night I was able to [...]

Easter on a Daily Basis

Like many churches we have an adult bible study that meets on Wednesday mornings. It is one of my most favorite times of the week. To be with people who are strong in their faith; seeking to grow stronger and thirsting to know the ways of God — truly nurtures my soul just being with [...]