When you realize you are mortal, you also realize the tremendousness of the future. You fall in love with a Time you will never perceive. — Etel Adnan. As we grow older, we do indeed fall in love with time. Every second, every hour, every day becomes precious. I wish I had known and understood this truth…
Loved In Return
The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return. — eden abhez. Much has been written about loving, but not that much about being “loved in return.” In fact, I suspect that many have difficulty with the concept of “being loved.” We hold pity parties and beat ourselves up wondering…
Observation
You can observe a lot by watching. — Yogi Berra. I had the wonderful opportunity to be with my four children last weekend. It doesn’t happen often with them living in four different cities, they have children of their own, and very busy work and family schedules. It was time for them to catch up, talk, laugh,…
Am I Not Free?
Am I not free? — 1 Corinthians 9:1a. Paul asks a question that we should all ask ourselves. We should ask it about ourselves and of all others. Unfortunately we know the answer for many, including us, is — No! Tyranny, economic slavery, and life’s circumstances beyond our control take away the birthright God gives us…
War In Heaven
And war broke out in heaven; Michael and his angels fought against the dragon. — Revelation 12:7a. Yes, there are a few dragons to be slain, even in heaven. In the best of loving families and friendships there are dragons that from time to time that need to be slain. Words need to be said, and…