But, I am not alone

The corrals were stuffed to the gills. There were probably 45 head, or so. And the work started. Sort a couple of the cows. Hold them in the crowd pen long enough to worm them and then back to the pasture they go. We kept thinning the cows until there were just a couple left. [...]

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And the Life.

Update: This is the third in a three-part series composed of The Way, The Truth, And The Life. The Way can come unraveled and The Truth is hard to find anger and despair so traveled ’cause Life’s so oft unkind Weary are we who strive and struggle in the grind. Restless are we who dream [...]

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The Truth

Update: This is the second in a three-part series composed of The Way, The Truth, And The Life. Attacked every day, twisted and mauled though existing is all that I do. How can offense be so readily taken when the action’s been taken by you? Jumping in water and mad ’cause it’s wet Jumping in [...]

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FPOC and the Burning Bush

FPOC – Fear, Pride, and Over Compensation I’ve not provided a survey to you all, but I assume most of you are over 10 years of age. In fact, I pretty much know everyone is 20+. So, are you still a child of wonder? Exodus 3:1-5Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, [...]

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_____ of the Apostles

Worldwide, what are the 10 most read books measured by books sold regardless of genre (fiction, nonfiction etc)? 1. The Bible. 2. Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-tung (Little Red Book) 3. American Spelling Book by Noah Webster 4. The Guinness Book of Records 5. The McGuffey Readers by William Holmes McGuffey 6. A Message to [...]

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All In . . .

He’s just staring, seemingly at nothing. He stares toward his cards but they’re face down. What’s he looking at? There’s a nothingness in his eyes. He looks up slowly. Still displaying a there’s-nobody-home-look on his face. Then, he reaches up with both hands and methodically pushes all of his money to the center. He’s all [...]

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How God Builds Your Faith: Decision

James 1:6, 8But when you ask Him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind . . . Their loyalty is divided between God and the world, and [...]

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National Prayer Day Set for Thursday

Thursday, May 7, 2009 has been designated a National Day of Prayer and the theme is “Prayer . . . America’s Hope.” In these uncertain times, it’s only fitting that hope should be something everyone relies upon. And it’s no surprise that the theme chosen by our current administration relies heavily on the hope/change mantra. [...]

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You don’t have to be Stephen, but be somebody.

Today’s Readings lead us down the road of reflection. Do we believe? Do we truly believe? And is believing alone enough? If one truly does believe, they won’t stop there. The desire for action burns in the heart of believers. And so those seeking God’s ways can never stop at simply believing. Stephen understood this, [...]

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Palm Sunday: No Happy Endings, Only New Beginnings

Today’s Readings prepare us for the holy week approaching as Easter Sunday draws near. They share a message of self-sacrifice, which is what Lent is all about, and the Passion. Fr. Ed delivered a wonderful message. Beginnings. Green horses, young horses and finished horses leave the barn for a new home when their time has [...]

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