Last time I wrote, 9/24/24, I promised at the end of the reblog of my friend Marianna's account of our trip to Chicago, that I would write soon about my move and my trip for my high school reunion. Soon is now! This morning, Saturday, I woke up with sobs in my throat. As is …
Continue reading The God on the Mountain (and in my valleys and yours)
"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die."---Thomas Campbell. Thus read the bottom of the commemoration card yesterday at the service we attended for one of our pastors. A Service of Witness to the Resurrection in Celebration of the Life of John. H. Boyle Think of a warm, gentle, quiet man who …
Continue reading A Tribute to a Life of Humility and Caring and Faith
At tonight's Taize style service at our church, we sang several simple songs repetitively. The following song felt particularly appropriate as a prayer for the New Year. O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer. When I call answer me. O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer. Come and listen …
At almost 69, I'm realizing my "Bucket List" has suddenly become important. A few days ago we were out for lunch with friends our age when it popped into my mind to ask, "What's on your bucket list?" Most everyone knows that phrase refers to the movie starring Jack Nicholson (I've loved him ever since …
"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands..." Psa. 19:1 (NIV) "God's glory is on tour in the skies; God-craft on exhibit across the horizon..." Psa. 19:1 (The Message - The Bible in contemporary language) "The spacious heavens tell the glory of the Lord; the skies his work …
Continue reading Dawn on a Chicago Christmas – “The heavens declare your glory…”
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