We have so much to be thankful for. The moments in time that were struggles and now are blessings. As we celebrated Dave’s birthday this evening with pie and wonderful friends, (I could never express just how wonderful), my mind went back to that day in February of 2005, when I heard the words spoke to [...]
Archive > November 2008
Failure
Every now and then my temper gets the best of me and I am reminded of how far from Jesus I am. After almost 1 hour on the phone with my bank trying to get credit for a payment they could not seem to find. I was transferred several times and eventually ended up (fortunately [...]
In Everything Give Thanks
I was reading the Mitford series (re-reading to tell the truth) and one of the characters who is struggling is reminded of the passage from Thessalonians, “In Everything give thanks to God”. This was a vivid reminder to me that even though I lost my job and have no idea how I will pay my [...]
On Being Judged
I am in the position of being judged by others for my past (and present) challenges. People see labels and tend to assume that the label defines the man. As Cheryl and I raked leaves last week we were talking about this and the challenge it presents us as christians. We concluded that our role [...]
The Dance
I must say I was always a little irritated with Miriam in the fact that she danced “after”. That she danced after the miraculous defeat of the Egyptians in the Red Sea. That is until I got caught up in the moment so to speak. While thinking about our “Red Sea”, Miriam came to mind. [...]
Saints and Dictators
I read the coolest thought tonight, written by James Martin, a Jesuit priest. Something to the effect that “all dictators end up being the same but I am struck by how wonderfully different the life of each saint has been”. I know (and actually revel in) I am the only Catholic here. I also am [...]
Praising Him in Fellowship
Coming home from Mass to find Tony’s post and being able to rejoin this wonderful fellowship of His children is just joyous for me. I have missed you all! At Mass this morning we celebrated the founding of the Church of St. John Lateran, a church the Emperor Constantine gave Christians in Rome permission to [...]
Historical Tide
The final weekend is here upon us, that is to say the final weekend before history is made in the Tuesday election. Darlene and I voted earlier today at our local courthouse, and I must admit that I felt a great disastisfaction at my presidential choices. Although I admire the heroic sacrifices of John McCain, [...]