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Reflection: Matthew 16:18

Yes, that’s the Matthew in the Bible, so if you’re not “into” the Bible you might be feeling turned off right now.  However, I encourage you, dare you even, to be open-minded and see what I have to say.  I’ve already declared myself in previous blogs as “spiritual”, but I think I’ve also shown you that I’m not “holier than thou” and that I have a great sense of humor.  So come along for the ride.

I was asked to do a reflection on this Bible verse for a candlelight service that was part of a retreat.  No guidelines were . . . → Read More: Reflection: Matthew 16:18

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Vignettes: My Kingdom

Dad’s back yard was his pride and joy.  Actually, his whole garden was good reason for him to be proud.  I’m referring now to the garden of the prefab house that I associate with my young childhood – age five through eleven years.

There was a concrete walkway that crossed the full width of the back of the house.  This was then bordered by a tall trellis fence with an archway set midway.  Both the fence and the archway were painted white and were covered by thickly growing rambling roses.  The delicate perfume of these roses when they were in . . . → Read More: Vignettes: My Kingdom

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Musings: Overlapping Religions

I had a physical therapy (PT) appointment today.  My left knee has been bothering me and, after an MRI, it was decided to go the PT route.  All part of the general “aging” process despite the fact that I feel like a thirty-year old inside.  (At least I don’t say “like a teenager” any more!!)

Anyway, I was lying on the PT table having my knee iced down before receiving some kind of “electronic” treatment (the proper name just simply will not come out of the “senior ether” for the moment), when I became aware of the TV making background . . . → Read More: Musings: Overlapping Religions