Tag Archives: God

Seasons of Life: Waiting for Babies

Posted on April 22, 2018 by

There are many seasons in life. This post is about just one season in my life, long ago when I was eagerly and then desperately waiting for babies. It is dedicated to the young people who are now in the … Continue reading →

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Living Life

Posted on April 18, 2018 by

My Dad used to tell me stories about several people he knew who, while grieving the loss of their spouse, were worried that they hadn’t told them recently, or often enough, how much they loved them. My Dad and Mom … Continue reading →

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Empty Cross, Empty Tomb, Risen Lord: Alleluia!

Posted on April 1, 2018 by

Our parents tell us many things, and my parents often told stories about their growing up, their families and friends, the things that were important to them.  Both of my parents were good at telling stories, and I loved to … Continue reading →

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Entry Into Jerusalem: Thus Begins the Week

Posted on March 24, 2018 by

Giotto De Bondone, Entry into Jerusalem, 1304-1306 Thus it begins. Palm branches and cloaks are scattered on the ground for Jesus of Nazareth. He comes to Jerusalem with his twelve disciples. They are come to celebrate the Passover. The Gospel … Continue reading →

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Career Counseling, Our Passions, and Some Surprises

Posted on March 11, 2018 by

Weird things sometimes happen in life. We start out on one path and then realize that the things that make us tick are in a different direction. One of the many blessings of living in America is that our futures … Continue reading →

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2018 February 14 Romantic Love and a Cross of Ashes

Posted on February 14, 2018 by

I am loved and adored by a remarkable man who delights in me; never tires of my interruptions; gives the best hugs on the planet; and whose eyes light up when he looks at me. Despite all the roadblocks and … Continue reading →

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Celebrating A Particular Birthday

Posted on December 25, 2017 by

Long ago, when I was young, in a public high school in Ohio, a remarkable teacher taught his classes a wide range of vocal music.  At one point, we learned Johann Sebastian Bach’s Christmas Cantata: “To Us a Child is … Continue reading →

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Mark Twain and Plans for December

Posted on December 10, 2017 by

Years ago I lived in New Haven, Connecticut, for a short while. A favorite place to take visiting friends was to the Mark Twain House in Hartford. It was always a hit with our friends, and we loved it because … Continue reading →

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Curve Balls. Worry. Thanksgiving.

Posted on November 20, 2017 by

Thanksgiving is later this week and as all holidays are known to do from time to time,  it is showing up a time when I don’t feel particularly in the mood. I don’t know what is going on in your … Continue reading →

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Reformation Sunday. The Color is Red. 1517 – 2017: 500 Years Focusing on Grace

Posted on October 29, 2017 by

Dr. Martin Luther, 1483-1546, Augustinian Monk, Professor of Theology, and Reformer – chose October 31, the evening before All Saint’s Day – on November 1, to post on the church door a list of things that he thought needed reforming … Continue reading →

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