So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim your might to all the generations to come. — Psalm 71:18. Well what do you know. Seniors like me are not through yet. Our job is not over. We are still challenged to spread the good news to every…
Two Pandemics?
I listened to Bishop Curry yesterday talk about two pandemics. One is the coronavirus which at some point will no longer pose a threat, the sooner the better. The other is a pandemic of self-centeredness that may be an even greater threat long term. I recommend you go on to You Tube and listen to…
The Human Touch
Sometimes, I have a terrible feeling that I am dying not from the virus, but from being untouchable. — Amanda Heggs, AIDS patient. A friend wrote recently how much he missed a handshake, and how he hopes that it will not be lost forever. Daily, we hear of the tragedy when spouses can’t be with each other…
Living To Do
A few weeks back I wrote about immunity and didn’t do a very good job. People thought I was angry. I apologize, and will try again with a different twist. There comes a time in many of our lives when we realize that friends and neighbors are getting seriously ill and a few even die.…
Exchanging Self
At some point in our life we will be called to exchange self for someone else’s problem, illness, or crisis. He or she might be a spouse, sibling, parent, child, friend, or a complete stranger. When it happens, it can be one of the most profound spiritual moments you can experience. For in so doing…