A colleague and online friend in a far-away Conference of the United Methodist Church said this not long ago, and I am grateful for all who do this work, especially with this attitude — This day will be invested in…

FROM 02.18.25 — With his graciously expressed permission, I share what friend and colleague Monty Weatherall wrote earlier today —– The church has become a laughing stock, a place to be mocked. A once-pillar in our community has been reduced…

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?

With gratitude to friend and colleague Dennis Miller—-

X.  Keep Eternity In Mind Facts are facts.  You won’t be here forever.  Our days are numbered, and every sunset we move one day closer to eternity, whether we like it or not.  I don’t discuss politics or religion very…

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“I woke up in between a memory and a dream” — Tom Petty This is the very day God acted; let’s celebrate and be festive! — Psalm 188:24, the Message version POP QUIZ/SELF INVENTORY: What are you doing today with this gift…

COPIED, sourced by Tim Lewis — For the Mother or Father who cared for their parents, This day has extra meaning for you, because you’ve Mothered or Fathered backwards. But you wouldn’t have it any other way. You’ve driven them…

IX.  Have Fun What’s the point of all this if we don’t have a little fun along the way? ‘Nuf said. SOURCE: https://www.theretirementmanifesto.com/the-ten-commandments-of-retirement/

From a Roman Catholic friend requesting anonymity — As I begin this most Holy Week, commemorating Your gift of salvation, I pray that this commemoration will also be a real and transforming participation in Your life, death, and resurrection. Thank…