Palm Sunday can be so much fun. Entering the church waving palms, shouting Hallelujah, the music, and the anticipation of the upcoming Holy Week, create a wonderful festive atmosphere. Being a guy who likes happy endings and sappy movies, this is my kind of church service, but then we Episcopalians go and blow it by…
Curiosity
Curiosity is not often deemed an attribute, but it can be one of the most important skills one can develop. Curiosity can lead to a rewarding career. If a young person is curious about how the body works becoming a doctor may be in his/her future. An astronaut may have started because of a yearning…
Easter Bunny
Easter Day is almost here. Holy Week is right around the corner. So are jelly beans, deviled eggs, bunnies, and spring flowers. Seems inconsistent doesn’t it. I need a good Luis sermon to help me understand how they all work together. I admit I’m more of a “Welcome Happy Morning” kind of guy than a…
What’s In Store
This morning’s meditation became too personal. Forgive me please. I hope it will have some relevance in your life as well. All my life I have been fascinated with friends and family who reach a special moment in their life. One example I’ve written about before, occurred when my football teammates reached the end of…
Must We Be
Must we always be at odds? — A question I posed during this morning’s meditation. I have to be careful. There are times when I get so tired of the news that is filled with people at odds with each other that I am tempted to drop out. I got to that point while watching the…