Downton Abbey
We were loyal fans of the PBS series “Downton Abbey” and went to see the movie. We enjoyed all the inside jokes and humor, since we knew...
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To Patricia
I tried to respond to your email, but it bounced back. I hope you look at my website again. I am praying for you. God says, “Come unto...
Remembering 9/11
Forgetfulness can be annoying. Where did I leave my keys? I know I put that document somewhere. Have you seen my cell phone? Thankfully...
A Goose Encounter
The Canada goose approached and stood in front of me, his leathery webbed feet nearly touching the tips of my sneakers. He stood...
Truly Great
Patriotism (or lack of it) has become synonymous with our country’s performance. Past mistakes and current political choices shape the...
Not Defeated
What an awesome God we serve! I want to share with you an incredible moment I had with God this morning as I spent some quiet time with...
You be likin' this if you're Irish!
A book I have read recently examined the spirituality of Celtic people, particularly in Ireland. I was especially interested because...
Walk This Way
A few years ago, a friend told me he prays and chooses a word for the year each January first. This would be the focal point of his year....
A Perfect Lamb
The campfire was dying, so Caleb roused himself from his mat, pushed off the heavy cloaks that had covered him and stiffly stood to...
Seeds in the Thorns
I’ve read this passage hundreds of times and probably have heard at least a dozen sermons on this, but I read the parable of the sower in...
In Everything Give Thanks
When I was little, I liked to pick wildflower bouquets for my Mom. My favorites were violets and dandelions—I encircled a yellow blossom...
Legacy
My task this morning was to write a devotion that supported our Sunday sermon on legacy, yet did not neglect voting and Veteran's Day. ...
God Friended Me
Isn't this something we want? Don't we wish we were a friend of God and could converse with Him? Or, maybe not. Maybe that is...
Storm Coming
With angst we are watching Michael crawl toward the Florida panhandle. I have two sisters in Florida, and although they are being spared,...
80s to 40s
This wasn’t a good weekend for Denver sports! The Rockies are out and the Broncos struggle. Fans lament, and say wistfully, “Maybe next...
Choices
I woke up this morning with choices. As a retired person, I even had the choice of getting up or sleeping longer. Then, I had choices of...
Remote
Today's Thursday thought is provided by my daughter-in-law Christy, from an anonymous source: "You can't order you life with a remote....
I am the Intended Recipient
I received a text which I didn’t understand. I later learned it had been sent to me inadvertently and was meant for another person. I...
Bee Sting Remedy
I got stung by a bee last week when I was trimming my roses. The little guy was hidden in the petals and didn't mean to hurt me, but I...
Friday Funnies
Today features lawyer jokes from my brother Allan. Per approves. 1. Why did the lawyer have to back up to get his cocktail? 2. What do...