On occasion, I need a good “talking to” from God. Somehow God seems to know exactly when I need it and what needs to be said. My mother had the same skill. This time I had let my maturity be my excuse for being irritable, being judgmental, and being more sensitive to my own petty…
Humpty-Dumpty
No I didn’t take a sabbatical after Easter. Instead I did my Humpty-Dumpty imitation and needed lots of care to put me back again. There is something unique about a fall. One never intends to go tumbling down a flight of stairs or land on a concrete sidewalk. A fall may be caused by stupidity,…
Good Friday
My daughter knows I love a good sermon. She recommended I watch the sermon delivered by her pastor, Ben Boswell, on Palm Sunday. I recommend it to you. Here is a link: https://myersparkbaptist.org/worship/media/. Like most good sermons it caused me to think. I also have noticed that this Holy Week many churches have gone to…
Online Betting
Today’s thought is a little off message, but is heartfelt. In most states we have turned over part of the funding for public education by leveling taxes on gambling and lotteries. They are taxing the poor to support education as opposed to making public education every person’s duty and obligation. I, for one, think this…
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday can be so much fun. Entering the church waving palms, shouting Hallelujah, the music, and the anticipation of the upcoming Holy Week, create a wonderful festive atmosphere. Being a guy who likes happy endings and sappy movies, this is my kind of church service, but then we Episcopalians go and blow it by…