The centurion answered, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; but only speak the word, and my servant will be healed.” — Matthew 8:8. For me, the above verse is one of the most powerful passages in the Bible and an important lesson unto itself. A roman centurion who could have…
Poet’s Day
It has been raining a lot in North Carolina. In fact, it has been raining a lot all over the States. Thunderstorms, hail, tornadoes, and floods dominate the news. If your roof leaks you certainly know it by now. But here in Charlotte, today the sun is shining, the rain has washed all the pollen…
Good Friends
Suzy and I had dinner last night with a couple who are good friends, but we haven’t seen in awhile. It was a wonderful evening; even though, we did discuss our respective health issues a little too much( a common occurrence among people our age). But we did catch up on our children,, travel plans,…
Fullness of Time
As a plan for the fullness of time, to gather up all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. — Ephesians 1:10. I don’t worry a lot about the end of the world coming. It’s not something that keeps me up at night. However, I do worry for my children and grandchildren’s sake about…
Obituaries
One of the toughest parts of getting older are the days you turn on your computer, go to the local obituaries, and see that there is a good reason why your heart felt empty that morning — a friend has died. Today was one of those days, and someday I will tell you about one…