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I was re-reading the account of “The Bubble Boy” in Our Daily Bread devotional book. It is about protecting life and reminded me of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s writings. He felt helpless to solve the evil in the world that was closing in on him. The clock was ticking for David Vetter, who died at age 12,…

I did not invent God. I believe He invented me. I live near a Hindu Temple and when I walk by I pray Jesus. I have been past so many times that I can describe some of the idols and their placement on the exterior decor. I have many Hindu neighbors and friends. In discussion…

While I’ve been visiting family I am enjoying the Psalms. Let’s group 17-22. There is God and there is Pam. Not much to compare except that God brings comfort to those who ask. King David is just asking. Psalm 17:1 reads, “Here a just cause, O Lord, give heed to my cry; Give ear to…

I love how the new completes the old. Psalm 15 describes ‘Such People’ by their actions. The ‘Such People’, who are allowed to enter God’s presence, do things like this; lead blameless lives, do what is right, speak truth from sincere hearts, refuse to gossip, despise sinners and honor the faithful. They even keep their…

This phrase keeps getting me through today. “Thy loving kindness is better than life.” I’m also catching up on some study and have heard and read a few things worth a mention. I have a new life verse(s). It is something I am not very good at. James 1:19, 20, 25-27. In part, “This you…

Ran across the funniest article today on which words should be left behind in 2024. They are cringe, game changer (I agree – so sick of that one), era, dropped, IYKYK, sorry not sorry, skibidi, 100%, utilize, and period. Here are some of the reasons provided by Lake Superior State University on 1/1/25. This is…

Thoughts intersect as do prayers. My prayer today is to be more skillful in connecting the lessons learned in Berlin while volunteering. Psalm 5:3 reads, “Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly”. I’m asking God to help me write only what has purpose…

I am reading a psalm each day. To organize me, I’m reading the number of the date for January, will press on, then repeat midyear. There are a group of nuns (but informally) that I met in Switzerland and their emphasis on reading the psalms was slowly with meditation. Verses 3 and 4 read, “You…

It’s been awhile. I have already seen and heard a lot in 2025. Christmas was well underway when I returned from Prague with a segway to Baltimore. I still miss Cousin Susie. Cards did not get written but I haven’t given up on a New Year’s note. I’m back from chilly north Idaho but the…

There are many temporary closing scenes attached to the nativity in the book of Luke. I’ve been summarizing a few thoughts. The last four chapters seem to bring me back to the beginning. In Prague there is the oldest working astronomical clock completed about 1410 AD. Note the ‘AD’ because the birth of Jesus is…