Turning the page

Turning the page

“I can’t believe .  .  . !’ How many times has this phrase slipped out in conversation? And what do we mean when we say it? Are we saying that the ‘thing’ isn’t true? Or are we simply expressing surprise or shock or even dismay? I know for me it could be any one...
Love never fails

Love never fails

We’ve just been focusing on the tumultuous events of Holy Week. We considered the disciples’ confusion and despair as the week came to a close with Jesus’ death on the cross. That was followed by the equally cataclysmic event of all events, the not-experienced, (not...
Beautiful Blessed Silent Saturday 

Beautiful Blessed Silent Saturday 

“For God alone my soul waits in silence.  From Him comes my salvation.  He is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken” Ps 62:1&2 ESV    After Jesus was captured, crucified and buried in the tomb, can you imagine...
Dreaming b-i-i-g

Dreaming b-i-i-g

Here’s a never-did-happen scenario for you to picture: a young married couple is leaving for a 10-day cruise and leaving their 5-year-old at home alone, with keys to the car and a credit card to use for any purchases. (Disregard, for now, your rising outrage at such...
Adventures in missing the point

Adventures in missing the point

Ahh, Spring! This season shouting its blossoming arrival that winter has once more been banished and the way has been cleared for Summer to rev up its engines. It’s these yearly rhythms that start me reminiscing about my halcyon school days, my teachers, my fellow...