B I like to run this post each year to remind myself: Of a sweet time of childhood with my own children; That Christmas is about thinking of others. For this Covid Christmas 2020, maybe these ideas are even MORE important! Bob the ...
Faith
Why I didn’t go to church for a long time — and why I’m going back
Like many couples, having children spurred a desire to reconnect with a church. We visited several and found one that was a perfect fit. We loved everything about it and served happily for many years. Those years were the happiest years of my ...
My Prayer Bowl – one year later
On a retreat a few years ago, someone was selling prayer bowls. They were made by the relative of some famous person. That didn't impress me. I just thought they were lovely, so I bought one. I like the idea of adding a physical ...
5 Steps to Overcome Any Challenge
Challenges are a normal part of life. Many people look at challenges and loathe them, but challenges help move us forward. We would stand still without challenges, would never improve ourselves, and would always be the same people we are right ...
In the Deep
My summer has been spent in the deep. How about yours? Remember the story in Luke 5? The fishermen were weary from their work and they hadn't caught much. Jesus got into one of the boats and told Simon to go out into the deep ...