Hello on the last day of September, A trip to the Lehigh Valley this past Sunday revealed that fall is truly upon us. While there are a few weeks before I think we will hit peak color, the reds or maroons are prominent at the moment, there was no doubt we are beyond the variousContinue reading “Justifiable Emotions”
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“Miracles Out of [Seemingly] Nowhere”
Hello as Autumn has arrived, While cooler, foggier mornings, nights without a need for air conditioning, and the turning of leaves into a painter’s pallet provide some experiential insight that something is happening, the calendar shouts out, that fall is upon us. Many people, myself included, often without prompting that this is their favorite timeContinue reading ““Miracles Out of [Seemingly] Nowhere””
The Systematic Practice of Dialectic
Hello on a September evening, Yesterday was Mexican Independence Day, and it was also my birthday. It was a very nice day, first because the weather was fabulous; and second, because of the incredible number of people who took time out of their busy lives to wish me a special day. Across the various platformsContinue reading “The Systematic Practice of Dialectic”
Finding Joy Despite Impermanence
Good morning on a Monday morning, Today is a typical autumn day, as it was chilly (even more so in a harbinger manner), but the afternoon should be delightful. The humidity of the weekend is gone, and the breeze, while a bit uncomfortable now will be appreciated before the day ends. There is a bitContinue reading “Finding Joy Despite Impermanence”
A Redux of When does Autumn Arrive?
Hello on a Sunday Evening, It was a good weekend overall, and it seems like the weeks move more quickly, and indeed, we are into the last full week of summer. I attended a soccer game, went to church, and earlier today went with Brad to see the movie, Tony, about Anthony Bourdain at theContinue reading “A Redux of When does Autumn Arrive?”
Being Content
Hello from my mini-mini-much less than the Acre, but homey nonetheless, As we finish the week, heading into Labor Day weekend, what is considered the sort of official end of summer is upon us. Where did it go? is a common question as we seem to meander our way through the days, weeks, and months.Continue reading “Being Content”
Episode Two of the Circus
Hello on a Monday afternoon, The week has begun with a plan and some degree of anticipation since I was scheduled for my first of two cataract surgeries this morning. I’ve know for a few years this was on the horizon, but I met that distant boundary was met last September. Unfortunately, the primary providerContinue reading “Episode Two of the Circus”
Is it Choice or Something Other?
Hello from the Eastern Shore, The next month or two seems likely to be a bit hectic, but I am working diligently to get the ducks-in-a-row. I am still trying to catch some of them, but that will happen. Last evening I had dinner with a friend and we had the most wonderful chat aboutContinue reading “Is it Choice or Something Other?”
To Lament or To Learn
Hello from the micro-acre, The summer I did my Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) at St. Luke’s in my hometown of Sioux City, there was a lot on my plate. I had been diagnosed with what then was determined to be Ulcerative Colitis, I was on leave from the seminary, was planning a wedding at theContinue reading “To Lament or To Learn”
Not Merely Called, but Being Called For and To
Hello on a the last few days of May, The last day of May is a significant day in my lifetime. It is the day I graduated from high school as well as the day I was confirmed by the Rev. T. P. Solem, the interim pastor we had between the pastor I remember asContinue reading “Not Merely Called, but Being Called For and To”
