365 – One Year
“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” – Anne Frank I turned 50 this year – thankfully! As happy as I am about that it was cause for me to step back and think about where I am and that brings me to this posting. Continue reading →
New Church Vision
Our church just introduced a new vision as part of a multi-year project to extend our relationships with God and our community. Share God’s Love. Grow In Faith. Serve As Disciples. I think this is very inspiring in a lot of ways. For me it is a reminder to break down the walls of comfort Continue reading →
Well Planted Steps
Moving forward is a bit tough when there is little proof you are right, or wrong, or sane. Taking steps in loose sand gives a feeling of sinking, sticking, stuck. So step lively. Listen for alternatives. Feel for solid ground. Watch for tide, sharp shells and rocks. Be ready to turn for good reason, stop Continue reading →
The Problem of Organized
Being organized saves time. I know that deep down in my soul. It takes time to become organized. Why do I value the time it takes to become organized more than the time it costs to be disorganized? Self help books don’t help. They provide reasoning but don’t change the equation. Kind of like the Continue reading →
Nose In A Good Book
Love getting my nose into a good book. And Shakespeare is as good as any. Of course I tend to drop off the same as Biscuit here did. That’s OK. Sometimes a few good lines to lead your dreams and then a solid, comfortable nap is just what the day needed. Grace isn’t always in Continue reading →
Celebrating What Matters
The fireworks have faded, but the day brought a feeling of renewal. What were we celebrating? “The Pursuit Of Happiness.” What a phrase. What a calling. What a responsibility. Happiness is not a right. Pursuit of Happiness is a right. A reminder of a lesson taught so often. Others can provide food, comfort and support Continue reading →
A Simple Rose
Isn’t it amazing how something so simple can be so awe-inspiring. It reminds me that it is the small things that mean the most in our lives.
Forgiving Yourself For Missing Pieces
Fear of missing something. Clutters up our lives. Keeps piles of “ought too’s” in our way. In the spirit of ‘starting again’ it’s time to clear cobwebs. I find myself looking at the Junk Drawer and worrying about needing the widget with no name. Paging through piles of interesting and should read. Papers, magazines, newsletters Continue reading →