Mac Sledge: I don't know why I wandered out to this part of Texas drunk, and you took me in and pitied me and helped me to straighten out, married me. Why? Why did that happen? Is there a reason that happened? And Sonny's daddy died in the war, my daughter killed in an automobile accident. ... Continue reading
Remembering is hard
July 15, 2024 By Leave a Comment
Today was my son's 44th birthday. In all those years we never missed a chance to gather around the table, to eat favorite foods and to celebrate the gift of another year together. But this year was different, because he's gone, forever. No new memories. No new adventures. His voice has been stilled. ... Continue reading
He turns winter into spring
March 16, 2023 By 1 Comment
“That is one good thing about this world...there are always sure to be more springs.” —L.M. Montgomery, Anne of AvonleaJesus was walking along a road, a large crowd following, when he was stopped by the leader of a nearby synagogue. His daughter was very ill, he explained. Could Jesus please ... Continue reading
Mostly dead is slightly alive
February 24, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Miracle Max (speaking over the dead body of Wesley): He probably owes you money huh? I'll ask him.Inigo Montoya: He's dead. He can't talk.Miracle Max: Whoo-hoo, look who knows so much. It just so happens that your friend here is only mostly dead. There's a big difference between mostly dead ... Continue reading
On death and Eugene Peterson
November 9, 2018 By Leave a Comment
"That is what the Son of Man has done: He came to serve, not be served—and then to give away his life in exchange for the many who are held hostage." —Matthew 20:28, The MessageEugene Peterson, author of The Message paraphrase of the Bible, died on October 22, 2018, aged 85. He was a scholar, a ... Continue reading
The sun will come out tomorrow
August 30, 2017 By Leave a Comment
“I've got a theory that if you give 100% all of the time, somehow things will work out in the end.” — Larry Bird“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” — Romans 8:28 (NLT)“Don't ... Continue reading
Why?
July 25, 2014 By Leave a Comment
"I don't know why I wandered out to this part of Texas drunk, and you took me in and pitied me and helped me to straighten out, married me. Why? Why did that happen? Is there a reason that happened? And Sonny's Daddy died in the war, my daughter killed in an automobile accident. Why? See, I don't ... Continue reading
Grief interrupted
April 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
As they led Jesus off, they made Simon, a man from Cyrene who happened to be coming in from the countryside, carry the cross behind Jesus. A huge crowd of people followed, along with women weeping and carrying on. At one point Jesus turned to the women and said, "Daughters of Jerusalem, don't cry ... Continue reading
