Rolling Fog..
This is Kid Stuph..
I don't normally do this, but when I saw it I had to post it. With all the hatred and prejudice in the world, I think it is time to listen to the wisdom from a child... or rather, from some pretty astute kids. Take heed all...
Local Fan…
This week I was invited to a reading by the wonderful author, doodle artist and friend, J Clement Wall. It was held at Peet's Coffee on a warm summer evening. Everything seemed to be "right" about the night - even the normal traffic was gone, so where I thought I would be very late to …
Feive-Owe… Looking Back and Forward..
2 days before that wonderful number hits. 5...0... funny how 40 years ago that sounded sooooooo old. I guess it's all a matter of perspective, right? Well, I guess I should have something to show for this milestone... Let's see what I have taken from my years on earth: Gray happens being called sir is …
Missed it by that much…
I've had plenty of people ask me what I'm doing for "the 4th" (it's interesting how a little international travel can make you sensitive to how many people don't celebrate the 4th of July 🙂 ). My only plan was to workout, sadly. I could barbeque, but I'd have to do vegan stuff too, and …
Perfection? Not what it’s cracked up to be..
Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 7:38pm We have an unhealthy image of the disciples, and others I suppose, as being these perfect people who always did great things. In this quote, the writer characterizes the disciples of "never being hurried, always hitting the mark... why don't i believe this? Maybe because it isn't true. She …
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Houtan Gardens, Shanghai
Houtan Gardens, Shanghai, a set on Flickr. Beauty, hidden away in the city
6000 Miles to 18 Inches…
I'm starting to get back to normal from my 3 week trip to China. I have to say it was an amazing journey, and I could have stayed for 2 -3 times as long. The countryside was beautiful, food was wonderful, and people so nice and accommodating. Taking trips like this prompt a lot of …
Discipleship Series V: You…Through the Eyes of the Teacher
Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers. – Luke 22:31-32 Background When we last left our group of disciples they were coming off of an argument about who among them …
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Discipleship Series IV: Made in…“Whose Image?”
Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me – Mark 9:37 Background In our last lesson, Jesus had just driven out a spirit that had tormented this young man for most of his life. It was a …
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