“I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD”
A couple of weeks ago, I heard from a friend who wanted to meet with me because she was very troubled, so we met at a restaurant, and spent about two hours talking about “issues” in her life — those issues had been going on for many years, and she was consumed with it all…
Redeemed — Exchanged for Value
I loved the First Sunday of Advent message brought by Fr Bryan Brooks. He said, “This was before recycling. Many of you youngsters won’t remember when we took our glass soda pop bottles to the store to “redeem” them for some change. But you mature folks will remember.” And, I add to that thought —…
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
I love Christmas — always have, always will — and the celebrations start the day AFTER Thanksgiving. It takes every ounce of willpower I have not to listen to Christmas music until AFTER Thanksgiving — but the day AFTER — let the “O Holy Night” and “Mary Did You Know?” and “Here Comes Santa Claus”…
The Joys of Being a Child Again
This time of the year — more than ever — we’re reminded of the joys of being a child. Blissfully running about, filled with happy freedom from care and concern. I love it when I hear them scream “DADDY!” as they’re about to be caught by a sibling or cousin. They know who to turn…