Contextomy
The quickest way to lose my respect, and possibly my friendship, is to act, usually selfishly, and then say, “It was easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.” When Admiral…
Obligated
Lately, because I choose a workout time slot with the fewest people, my workouts usually occur in the mornings during the time that my daughter and I had set aside…
My Lord’s Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer was one of the first pieces of literature I memorized. By the time I was 4 or 5, I could recite it. How about you? Sometimes, when…
Revelation
The office I most prefer holding in my organization is recording secretary. Recording secretary has just enough power and responsibility for my liking. I do not have to preside unless…
Prayer Lessons from Nehemiah
I was asked to teach the adult Sunday School lesson based on Nehemiah 2:11-18. I was excited because I had been studying the Old Testament. From my study, I finally…
Spill the Tea, Part II: Gossip Tea
Spill the T (or tea). I first heard this phrase watching a television “reality” show. I learned that T actually stands for “truth.” Spill the T originally referred to sharing…
Spill the Tea, Part I: Personal Tea
Spill the T (or tea). I first heard this phrase watching a TV “reality” show. I eventually learned that T stands for “truth.” Spill the T originally referred to sharing…
In Context
After the George Floyd murder trial verdict, I had a blog idea about renewed energy to do good works. I wanted to find a scriptural reference to support the idea,…
Jonah-The Adult Version
Noah's Ark Often children’s Bible stories are cartoonishly illustrated, presumably to get their attention. One such image I remember from my childhood is Jonah inside the whale. What I remember…
What a Friend
We met in Junior High School. Recently, I had a pity-party, lamenting that too few of my “friends” reach out to me – a call, a text, an email, a…