I will always be thankful for having a variety of work experiences in my past. (Hmm. I’m thankful now. I can’t honestly say that I was thankful during the time I had these various jobs.) I learned much through all of those experiences. Much more than I realized at the time. Years later, I often… Continue reading Those Early Jobs
Category: God
What Is That Aroma?
I read the other day that dairy promoters are putting up special signs at bus shelters in San Francisco. On the signs are the words, “Got Milk?†What is unusual about the signs is that they have put scent strips on them that create the smell of freshly baked cookies. The idea is that as… Continue reading What Is That Aroma?
Frederick Buechner: Laughter in the Face of a Promise
Frederick Buechner is a novelist/theologian who has written a number of books exploring faith and the meaning of life. Some years ago, I read most everything I could find by Buechner. I found his prose gripping and his honesty disturbing. At times, he seemed to be able to put a finger on feelings/thoughts I’ve had… Continue reading Frederick Buechner: Laughter in the Face of a Promise
The One You Can Count On
During this time of the year, Thanksgiving and then Christmas, many of us get together with family. We are with people we love. Sometimes the relationships are uncomplicated. Very little stress. Yet, sometimes the relationships are complex. And for many people, there is some pain involved. Often, there is some sign of brokenness. We are… Continue reading The One You Can Count On
Who’s In Charge, Anyway?
You know fear. That jagged, raw edge of fear. Your stomach draws up in knots. Adrenaline surges through your veins. You may know what it is to experience a constant anxiety. Maybe you have become a brooding worrier. You fear that things won’t work out. Some fears happen during the storms we face (Mark 4:38-40). … Continue reading Who’s In Charge, Anyway?
“We all come to this: / our knees.”
Yesterday morning, I went outside very early while it was still dark. Just as I left the front porch, I saw a rabbit calmly hop across our front yard. I picked up the newspaper and began walking back toward the house and I heard a chorus of birds. Later, I went back outside to get… Continue reading “We all come to this: / our knees.”
Are You Really a Work in Progress?
A lot of us say we are. We say, "I am a work in progress." Sometimes I will post something on this blog that has a beginning, a middle, and an ending. At times, what I write has some resolution. It ends with a period. It’s over. Nothing else said. That is the end… Continue reading Are You Really a Work in Progress?
What Do You Think About the Amish?
When we lived in Alabama, we would often visit an Amish community just across the Tennessee state line, near Lawrenceburg. We would go from house to house where each Amish family would have something for sale. One house would be selling cookies, eggs, or bread. Another would be selling furniture. Still another might be building… Continue reading What Do You Think About the Amish?
On Learning to Pay Attention
Ministry is service in the name of the Lord. It is bringing the good news to the poor, proclaiming liberty to captives and new sight to the blind, setting the downtrodden free and announcing the Lord’s year of favor (Luke 4:18). Spirituality is paying attention to the life of the spirit in us; it is… Continue reading On Learning to Pay Attention
These Moments Made a Difference
I was thinking this morning about some of the most memorable and important moments I’ve had in my life. Yet, at the time, they didn’t seem all that memorable or important. God used these moments in some way to move me toward Jesus. To be honest, I am not exactly sure why some of these… Continue reading These Moments Made a Difference