Never in my Wildest Dreams #36
Never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined my life. I could not have predicted most of it! Of course I had dreams and imagined all kids of scenarios – who didn’t!? Of course there are parts that are better than I imagined and things that are worse. Of course there are regrets and…
Life in a Bubble
I have become aware of something weird. I am not sure of the relationship between being a housed homeless person and my current perspective and perception of my life. But it feels a bit like Rip van Winkle who slept for 40 years and woke up and life was so different. I think I have…
Happy New School Year #35
It is almost “New Year’s” – for me September and back-to-school has always felt more like a new year than January 1st. January just feels like an extension of the Christmas holidays, but clean-up mode. We used to get new clothes, notebooks, shoes, and similar paraphernalia. Everything was clean and crisp. It was a chance…
Writer’s block
Sometimes people read the things I write and say I should publish a book, but most of my posts go unread or very lightly skimmed and there are no comments. I must say I have no idea what I would write about for a whole book. I used to think of ideas and collaborations with…
Giving our Best
When I was growing up, it was fairly common for the church to send used clothes and leftover items to missionaries in barrels. I actually am not sure if real barrels were used, but that is what they were called. I also remember the concept of the parsonage in which the pastor and his family…
Ice Cream #30
Two days ago I took my mom to Baskin Robbins 31 flavors because treats are 31% off on the thirty-first of each month.* My mom usually buys 5 or 6 scoops to carry her through to the next month that ends with 31 days. That brings me to thinking about ice cream and life! I…
Olympics #29
I was fortunate enough to live in southern California in 1984 during the Olympic games. It was difficult to get tickets for some of the big events like gymnastics but it was not hard to participate. Different family members and I took in soccer, field hockey, diving and some track and field events. The Olympics…
Peacekeepers and Peacemakers
PEACE matters. But does it matter if we make it or if we keep it? Of course both are important. Whenever there is conflict the goal is to reach accord, repair and restitution. How we respond in crisis or in conflict is a pretty big deal. While we can keep peace, the better choice is…
Standing on Shoulders
“Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” – 1 Cr. 11:1 There is importance in a legacy of dissent. There is sacrifice that people made to hold to truth and to do the next right thing… these people did it and changed history. What price am I willing to make? What does…
Walking with Others like Lewis
Imitating their Faith (Hebrews 11) There is power in being present in a particular place. When I was privileged to stand in the land in Israel and walk the roads and see the places that Jesus and Moses and David lived I was changed. Similarly, in England I got a deeper appreciation for the way…