Things happen every day and every hour we find unimaginable. For as Jesus told his disciple, “all things are possible with God.” Five years ago I received an transplant — a procedure deemed unimaginable when I was born, but “all things are possible with God.” We don’t meditate often enough on the unimaginable, but perhaps…
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Aging
I have been spending the last week with some of my children and grandchildren, and I admit feeling a little old. Their world goes by and they are so hopeful and young. I wonder where do I stand in relation. There is a common misconception that the moment we are old we have reached our…
Stillness
During meditation we learn that there is often movement in stillness, great athletes will tell you that during movement there is stillness. When the swirling forces of life are overwhelming you, seek out the stillness and peace of God. During the stillness of inaction and uncertainty, God will move you in the right direction.
Memories
“Who can look back and truly say all his memories are happy ones? To have memories, happy or sorrowful, is a blessing, for it shows we have lived our lives without reservation. Do you not agree?” — Michiko in “The Gift of Rain.” I have several teammates who are in various stages of losing their…
The Gift of Rain
Thanks to my good friend Mary’s book club I finally read “A Gift of Rain” by Tang Eng. Its a high recommend. The protagonist is told by a soothsayer that he was born with the gift of rain. For most of his life he believes it is a curse. In Malaysia rain can bring tragedy…