I have never been an ‘only-child’. I was in the middle of five kids. There are many of you that may be the only- child, or were the only-child up until your parents brought home that younger sibling(s), and then had things change dramatically. No longer were you the center … Continue reading
Category Archives: Revelations
Broken hearts and such…
Romantically, I was a late bloomer. It wasn’t until my freshman year in college that I had a serious relationship with a girl, let’s call her Mindy. Mindy was about a year younger than me and we dated for about four years as I went through college. It was my … Continue reading
Things aren’t as bad as they seem
If you are around my age (55+) you probably remember a movie musical from the sixties called ‘Bye, Bye, Birdie’. A satire about the rise of rock n’ roll in the US and the super popularity of its stars like Elvis. There is a song in it, titled, ‘What’s the … Continue reading
Today’s Reading….
If you do any type of scriptural reading or spend any time studying the Bible, you will come to see a very distinct difference in the character of God in the Old and New Testament. Although there are very often very strong links that bind the two, the God of … Continue reading
Take Two
I got to thinking about how our lives are played out – like a movie or play – the various acts, scenes, dialogues, etc. If it was you who had to write the screenplay of your life you would probably break it into acts: First – early childhood, then adolescence, … Continue reading
Restless
In honor of Saint Augustine’s Feast day that just passed I want to take some time to reflect on a quote by him…. “You made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you.” What a beautiful reminder that we are not made of … Continue reading
Hello, God? What are you wearing right now?
My thoughts on personal style have evolved over time to a point where comfort rules above all else. It’s not that I did not seek out comfort in the clothes I purchased during my life; it’s just that now comfort seems to be the primary concern. Now, do not confuse … Continue reading
You’re gonna have to serve somebody
A couple of days ago, ISIS (Islamic State in Iraq and Syria) blew up a shrine in Mosul, Iraq that commemorates the burial place of the Jewish prophet Jonah. I am pretty sure that there was some accompanying press release from the terrorist group supporting the action as part of … Continue reading