Quiet for the Weekend

"You are to shine among them likelights in the world,clinging to the word of life."Philippians 2:15b - The Kingdom New Testament, a contemporary translation by N.T. WrightFirefly lights are the most … Read more...

Leaving LaLaLand – a Photo Essay on Re-Entry

 Getaways are wonderful.Fresh air for body and spirit,time to re-connect with spouse and with self.But it's not real life - at least not regular real life.  The week began with beautiful blue … Read more...

A Lenten Journey: Climbing to the Cross – Day TWENTY-EIGHT

Exodus 2:23-3:15, Common English Bible Moses was taking care of the flock for his father-in-law Jethro, Midian’s priest. He led his flock out to the edge of the desert, and he came to God’s mountain … Read more...

Only in California – A Photo Essay of Fun

 You know you're in a resort community when you see streets named after celebrities, when golf carts are given the right of way, when casinos are the highest buildings on the horizon.And I suppose, to … Read more...

A Lenten Journey: Climbing to the Cross – Day TWENTY-SEVEN

 I have chosen the gospel text for the 2nd day in a row - the first time I've done that since we started this journey together. I chose it because it is one of my all-time favorite gospel narratives, … Read more...

A Lenten Journey: Climbing to the Cross – Day TWENTY-SIX

Mark 8:27-9:1, Today's New International Version Jesus and his disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked them, “Who do people say I am?” They replied, “Some say … Read more...

A Lenten Journey: Cllimbing to the Cross – Day TWENTY-FIVE

Genesis 50:15-26, Common English Bible When Joseph’s brothers realized that their father was now dead, they said, “What if Joseph bears a grudge against us, and wants to pay us back seriously for all … Read more...

A Lenten Journey: Climbing to the Cross – Day TWENTY-FOUR

Just a few scenes from my part of this glorious world that make me want to jump and shout. Let's make today a day for jumping and shouting (quietly, of course {smile})Psalm 100, English Standard … Read more...

A Lenten Journey: Climbing to the Cross – Day TWENTY-THREE

Mark 7:24-37, Common English Bible Jesus left that place and went into the region of Tyre. He didn’t want anyone to know that he had entered a house, but he couldn’t hide. In fact, a woman whose … Read more...