Another Perspective!
There is a story of a beggar who was sitting across the street from an artist's studio. The artist saw him and thought he would make an interesting portrait study.…
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Why the Cheering Stopped!
The cheering stopped and the crowd size dwindled when Jesus began to talk more and more about a cross. In the early part of his ministry Jesus talked about the…
Finding True Happiness!
If only I could move to a new town and make a new start, then I would be happy. If only I could change jobs, buy a new home, find…
Nothing Is So Gentle As Real Strength!
Today we celebrate the Feast of Saint Joseph. Over the past 2,000 years, millions of men and women have been named Joseph or Josephine. His enduring legacy is interesting, because…
Seeing With Your Heart!
I can’t fathom what it would be like to be born blind….To live my whole life in darkness….To only hear voices and sounds….To never see sunrises or sunsets, flowers, trees,…
Before I Build a Wall!
One of my favorite poets is Robert Frost. Of all his writings, my favorite is "Mending Wall." It's the story of two New England farmers who go out each spring to…
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
AN IRISH BLESSING May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; The rains fall…
We Tell Stories!
When you were a child, how many times did you beg your mom or dad: “Please give me another list of rules and regulations.” Right. I thought so. Never. But how…
We All Have Skepticism!
We all have skepticism in us. Think about these phrases: “Open wide now, this isn’t going to hurt a bit.” “It is easy to assemble. Just follow the directions.” “Please,…
The Person Jesus Loves!
As the worshipers arrived on a late November morning at the Lutheran Church in White Lake, North Dakota, they were met by a rather disturbing sight. An apparently homeless beggar…
