Good morning everyone: Have you been to a cemetery recently? Most of us likely have not. Of all the places we could be, why would anyone choose to be surrounded by gravestones and other reminders of death. Some people might even admit feeling a little squeamish about just driving by a cemetery. A cemetery should…
Good morning everyone: What does every king and president have in common with every other ruler in history? Each one disappoints at one time or another. A president promises to lower taxes or increase employment, and instead, his well-intentioned policies make things worse. A famous, beloved king who defeated countless enemies on the field of…
Good morning everyone: Remember your first job? Mine came with a strong dose of reality. I imagined a summer job where I would let the employer know what hours I wanted to work during the week, and that I would appreciate weekends off. The reality, of course, was that I was in no position to…
Good morning everyone: Earlier this week I had our steam mop in pieces on the kitchen table in an effort to fix it. In your home, too, no doubt there are always appliances, furniture, clothing, cars or other broken things in need of repairing. It’s a fact of life in this sinful world. Things break,…
Good morning everyone: “Who, me?” It’s that all-purpose denial of personal responsibility, isn’t it? You’re asked to pick up clothes from the bedroom floor. “Who, me? I shouldn’t have to do that.” Get the assignment done by tomorrow. “Who, me? That’s asking way too much.” Did you forget to put gas in the car? “Who,…
Good morning everyone: “It’s OK. I’m strong. I know what I believe. I won’t be influenced by unbelieving friends.” Has anyone ever said that to you? Have you said it? While it is true that we are to be active and engaged in letting our light shine and bringing God’s law and gospel to others,…
Good morning everyone: Do you have a list of important dates committed to memory or at least noted on Google calendar, days such as wedding anniversaries, vacations, maybe Valentine’s Day? What are your favorites? For many it’s birthdays. Almost everyone enjoys a birthday celebration, whether it’s dropping by the hospital nursery to see a newborn…
Good morning everyone: Have you seen the bumper sticker: “God is My Co-Pilot”? I’m sure those who have it on their cars want to express their trust in God’s protecting care. Whether it’s heading out on the road or beginning a new day with all its unforeseen events, it’s reassuring to remember that we are…
Good morning everyone: When the mail arrives do you glance at the return address before opening an envelope? If it reads: “Billing Dept.” do you inwardly cringe and put it at the bottom of the stack? Do you delay reading a certain email until later because you’re quite sure it won’t be good news? Do…
Good morning everyone, It was hard to ignore. This past week the eyes of millions were focused on one thing, a lottery prize of unbelievable proportions. The prospect of beating the odds and winning 1.5 billion dollars created a frenzy at even the most remote gas stations and convenience stores. People dreamed of how their…