My dad’s stronger than your dad
Do you remember how back in grade-school days it was common for kids to try and one-up each other by bragging about things?
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You want me to believe what?
Have you ever heard a person comment on how preposterous the gospel of Jesus Christ is? When they do, it often can sound like this:
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Weight Lifted?
Weight Lifted?
You may recall that last week I shared about a sinful response I had to something that happened in the gym I work out in. I want to thank those of you who replied in a gracious and encouraging manner. Although I struggled about sending that e-mail, I’m now glad that I did because the feedback I received told me that others were blessed by what I shared. Well this week I would like to share “part two” with you of that story.
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I have a weight I need to get off my shoulders
I have a weight I need to get off my shoulders
I have been deliberating all week about whether or not I should send this e-mail. You see, what I will write about below is not flattering to me and I don’t think anyone likes to put any of their dirty laundry out for all to consider.
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Can I have a burger, fries and some ashes please?
Can I have a burger, fries and some ashes please?
As many of you know, I was raised Catholic. If you have ever attended a Catholic mass then you will know what I mean when I say that for a young person, the mass can leave quite an impression on you. To this day I can still remember sitting in the pews and carefully considering the priest in his long robes, the ceremony, the solemn nature of the proceedings, and oh, . . .the confessional.
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Disabled? Yes. Discouraged? No.
This week I traveled to the northern part of our state to get a tour of a facility that is a home to hundreds of people who have intellectual, developmental, and sometimes emotional disabilities.
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Diabolical Doctoring
My wife, Lisa, and I have a friend who recently received some news that they may only have a few months left to live. As we discussed this disheartening report we considered how sad it must / will be for the spouse who will be left without their loved one.
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When I was young. . . .
When I was young, I always marveled at how “old” old people were, and now I am fast approaching becoming one of them. When I was young, I imagined a thousand different futures for myself, and now I see that the choices narrow with each passing year.
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“Hello…hello…this is an emergency!”
Recently I was reading the story of an elderly couple who called 9-1-1. When the officer on the other end of the call picked up the phone, he learned that that “emergency” was that the elderly couple felt lonely.
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The light of the world
It is dark. A switch is flicked. A house is illuminated with hundreds of lights of different colors.
An old woman struggles to carry her possessions into the passenger car of a train. Suddenly the friendly face of a stranger appears, and the warm invitation is heard, “May I help you?”.
A Correctional Officer with a typically stern face and few words passes a man in a maximum security prison. Eye contact is made just before the Officers emotionless face turns warm. “Merry Christmas” is heard and both parties go their own way.
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