“But, God…”
If you’ve ever read a portion of the Bible and found yourself troubled by its meaning, be assured you’re not alone. Portions of Scripture can be confusing, so much so that you might find yourself guessing at its meaning, even wondering how or if it applies to your daily life. And perhaps it’s for this reason that many attempts have been made to bring understanding and clarity to the Bible. For example, I remember my brother and his wife owning a large painting that hung in their home...
Read MoreTruth or Fiction
As I reflect back on my previous month’s post (To Quit or Not To Quit), I feel the need to pursue the “quitting” theme once again. There were some who felt that a person should continue on, climb that mountain, as it were, despite the odds, while others felt it was okay to quit, but only for the right reasons. And depending on the circumstances, I believe that either would be the right choice. However, the reason for engaging my thoughts (and yours!) on this topic once again comes from...
Read MoreTo Quit or Not To Quit
“If at first you don’t succeed…then quit!” What! That’s not correct…unless, of course, it’s coming from the mind of a child who is simply unable—or perhaps has no desire— to play a song on the piano for his teacher. Apart from the mountain being too hard to climb, the interest is at point zero. So, he quits. Perhaps it’s coming from the mind of a teenager who’s okay with words and such, but percentages and algebra… well, the grey matter is sadly lacking...
Read MoreEmbracing 2024
Another year has ended and the door has closed on all that has transpired in my life over these past twelve months. As I reflect back on 2023, I can’t help thinking of those ambitious goals I set for myself that were never met, those good intentions that never saw the light of day. For sure, the infamous shoulda/coulda/woulda syndrome may raise its ugly head, point its accusing finger, but the year has ended and there is nothing more that can be done. I can’t go back in time and undo my...
Read MoreThe Need to Pause and Remember
With the busy season of Christmas fast approaching—or perhaps already here!—I felt the need to pause for a moment and reflect on what the season is really all about, or should be all about. Oh, I know that’s not a new concept, it’s just that the general approach to this important and yes, sacred time of the year seems to be anything but what it should be. During this season Santa has often been given credit for providing a holiday away from work and a chance—or an excuse—to...
Read MoreThe Space Between My Dates
Baseball is almost over for the season and I will go into a bit of a withdrawal! I know that may sound extreme to some, but I do love the sound of the bat hitting the ball followed by, “Ther-r-r-r-e she goes!” As I reflect back on my childhood I remember going with my friends to the Maple Leaf Stadium in Toronto to watch the minor league baseball team, The Toronto Maple Leafs. I would go fully armed with my baseball mitt in hand, choosing to sit on the first base side and praying for a ball...
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