26
Sep
Measuring the Soul
I think the best measurement available to us of the dimensions of the human soul is found in our capacity to hold other persons inside our heart. By holding other […]
25
Sep
Remembering Sunday
At the end of a Sunday, there is always a sense of my mind being fried. So much taken in, so much put out. Sunday mornings are adrenalin rushes. A […]
24
Sep
Animation, by John Bidwell
Animation Flash! The coalescence of the gas When time was born so things could come to pass, A blinding light as all that was would grow Until the forms it […]
24
Sep
Screeching Computers
The old computer I usually work on is screeching like a cat. The fan that keeps it from overheating has given up the ghost. My sermon notes are on it […]
23
Sep
Saturdays for a preacher
Saturdays feel different to me than other people. For most people it is the day after the work week, to do with what you will, whether that be household chores […]
22
Sep
My Mother, by Terry Germann
My Mother Everybody has a mother and I am no different. My mother and I were very close throughout my life. Whenever I had a problem, she was always there […]
22
Sep
Named and anointed; treasures hidden and discovered.
Yesterday I attended a district meeting of clergy with my oldest friend David. Usually, I must admit, I don’t much care for such gatherings. This one was better than usual. […]
21
Sep
Simple Choices
Another day. A long day yesterday and another long day ahead today. How to keep focused, creative, and open. And how NOT to succumb to the darkness in its many […]
20
Sep
Prayer and laughter
So I sat at my computer this morning for 15 minutes writing the day’s post and then the computer went awol on me and my words evaporated into cyberspace mist. […]
19
Sep
Tuesday early morning
Today is Tuesday, which for me means stumbling out the door half awake with bed head at 7 a.m. to have breakfast at a local diner with a small group […]