Val (my wife) and I were exploring as we often do when visiting an area that is new to us. A sign had caught our attention as it promised an interesting destination. We headed down what wound up [...]
Filling the God-shaped hole The long dark descent into Holy Week has given way to the joyous awakening of Easter. Alleluia, Christ has risen. The Lord has risen indeed, Alleluia. At the Easter [...]
An incongruous sight teased my peripheral vision as I made my way through early traffic in center city Philadelphia. A pile of brightly-colored material seemed to have feet. Then I managed to [...]
There is something nurturing to the soul about a low-key fishing expedition on the bay. I say low-key because I expect that having too much in the way of equipment, preparation, and technology [...]
Fall and all of its unique trappings are upon us. Brilliant colors adorn the trees. Mornings and evenings invigorate us with crisp air. Squirrels dart about provisioning for the coming [...]
I was at a wedding reception the other day where the buffet and butler-served appetizers were exceedingly sumptuous. Needing to leave before the entrée was served may very well have saved me from [...]
Ah, come on James. I really didn’t want to have to think that much. I just wanted to do some recreational reading. Now you’ve given me a headache. A brief article caused me to ponder [...]
Have you seen the 8-foot inflatable Jesus next to the similar size Santa Claus at Wal Mart? You can purchase the Santa for only, $29.00 that’s a savings of $8.82 off the regular price of [...]
The billboards and other media assure us that Treasure Island stores have “Everything for Christmas.” What a wonderful opportunity to fulfill all the world’s needs! Will [...]
O come, O come, Emmanuel Today is the first Sunday of Advent. And so we begin again to sing hymns that point towards a glorious picture of the coming of our Savior, Jesus, God who became man. O [...]
