Coal Miners

When I turn on the lights, I think of the coal miners who died doing their job for the sake of their families and  a nation of people….pray for those who are filled with heartbreak and grief—do not take lightly their testimonies of faith in the midst of their pain…

Dad/Papa

Bad Person

I have never known a bad person. I have known plenty of people who have done bad things, sometimes I was one of them. But when I do bad things there is a- Presence,Word,Spirit,Conscience- deep in my soul that lets me know I can do better than behave badly. It also counsels me to expect and encourage better behavior in the other person too. How can a person made in the image of God  who is Good be a bad person?   

Dad/Papa

Temperance

I try not to overdose on the daily news, but I do listen enough to know what is going on. Of late I note a lot of anger and  language and behavior that is stirred by persons who are adept at stirring up the crowds. People say things to other people that are insulting and violent. Politicians and their families are threatened. Now, it is true that our free speech…allows for this, but the irony is that without the government or some sensible  presence this could lead to anarchy. There keeps floating to the surface of my mind the teaching from childhood, “exercise temperance,(moderation,self-control )in all things. -----so in these days let us pray for sober, sensible, wise minds and leaders who can sort this and provide help in working things out to the real benefit of our people and our country. Extremism to the right or the left does not solve the problem, but I believe that somewhere in the middle people can meet and dialogue and resolve, calmly and respectfully.

Well, I hope I got it off my chest without being out of control……

Dad/Papa

Stray Dog (Angel)

He was just a stray dog-don’t know where he came from-but he became part of our family-vulnerable, followed daddy on his walks to town-waited outside the store and followed him back home. Never spoke a word, but showed his love and faithfulness----just a stray dog? Or a angel sent to teach us something about living?  I don’t know, but I still remember……….

Dad/Papa

Easter 2010

“…I believe in the resurrection…..and the life everlasting…”  these are words of my spiritual and  religious heritage-they are words that come to mind on the Easter morning-the truth of these words is indicated everywhere I see the performance of nature. It is a beautiful time of year-new life is springing into the world all around us-and most of all we can experience this because our own inner being is being renewed-our innate nature recognizes God’s expression of Himself and the joy of His salvation fills us with wordless fullness.-we celebrate life, ……

Love,

Dad/Papa

Easter 2010

“…I believe in the resurrection…..and the life everlasting…”  these are words of my spiritual and  religious heritage-they are words that come to mind on the Easter morning-the truth of these words is indicated everywhere I see the performance of nature. It is a beautiful time of year-new life is springing into the world all around us-and most of all we can experience this because our own inner being is being renewed-our innate nature recognizes God’s expression of Himself and the joy of His salvation fills us with wordless fullness.-we celebrate life, ……

Love,

Dad/Papa

Weather (April 1, 2008)

Some times we smile at old people who constantly watch the weather report. I don’t have a explanation for this interest in the weather. However, this realization brings my attention to the weather persons reading of the signs and learning the patterns of weather behavior, but their predictions do not always work out as they predict. That is because like in all else of life nature has her own mind and timing. No matter how much we learn, it  is the tip of the iceberg of what is yet to be known. So where does all this lead?  ---- “this is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.”

Love you and have a great day!!

Dad/ Papa