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…
Fear
I spent several nights in one of the most dangerous places in America. An interesting story, but not really relevant to today’s meditation, except to say that maybe I should have feared for my life, but I didn’t. Why I tell you this is because we had our neighbors and good friends over for dinner…
Worries
And can any of you by worrying add a single hour to your span of life. — Matthew 6:27. As we get older it seems that our worries become bigger and more worrisome. I used to worry about whether that cute blonde Theta named Suzy would go out with me on a date. Today’s worries involve…
St. Phillip and St. James
Today in the Christian calendar is the day for St. Philip and St. James, the offensive lineman of the disciples. No one remembers their names or what they did. They were humble and did what Jesus asked them to do. I call them offensive lineman because nobody remembers an offensive lineman except when he misses…
Desert Tears
One of the many prophecies in Frank Herbert’s science fiction series is that “”He shall be brought back from the dead with Spring Desert tears.” No, I’m not going to be a spoiler, but I will recommend you watch the new Dune movies. — Part 1 and 2. They are science fiction at its best.…