Misterogers (a/k/a Rev. Fred Rogers), a genuine long-time hero of mine, wrote and sang a song that says, “Let’s make the most of this beautiful day.” Are we? If so, I’d love to know what all you’re doing to “make the most of this beautiful day.” If we’re not, I’m interested in who or what’s…

United Methodist Bishop Wilke* on Easter. The Pope the day after. Now Christian Alsted writes this, reminding many of us again how expansive is the family we claim every time we join in that prayer that many of us were taught opens with, “Our Father, who art in heaven” — Today we celebrated the life,…

 “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” — St. Paul, Romans 8:28 File under I can do all things through a Bible verse ripped out of context, right? Maybe. Maybe not. As Julie Andrews sang to however…

Jonathan Edward Durham wrote this — Sorry but we’re not riding at dawn. We’re having coffee and catastrophizing the day at dawn. Then we’re doing Wordle. Then we’re doing 30-35 minutes of pure doomscrolling. Then we’re taking the longest hot shower ever. Then we’re sitting on the edge of the bed staring at nothing for…

“Exhausted by uncertainty” is a phrase Bill Clinton used not long ago. He was talking politics. I heard it speaking into, for lack of a better word, ecclesiology. Or as a family member says, “church life.” Of which another family member says, “There’s a longing for autocratic answers in many people.” What say you? As…

If we all had warning labels, what would yours say? …and what would you want yours to say? …and what might the people closest to you say yours was? …and what will you do today to change/improve yours?

From an old pocket notebook —- Depression is called a silent killer for a reason. It’s ignoring calls and texts from family and friends. It’s feeling lonely but not wanting company. It’s sleeping through the day in a dark room. It’s more than words. It’s worse than words. If you’re still here today, I want…

YES from God blesses you NO from God protects you WAIT from God prepares you

Greatly appreciate hearing from so many of you about this list! Two questions from the writer — For those who have already retired, what have I missed?  For those not yet retired, what do you think will be important for you when you reach retirement? SOURCE: https://www.theretirementmanifesto.com/the-ten-commandments-of-retirement/