If Only I Could Put It Into a Pill… !!!

It’s like a Miracle Drug, Lord.  How can one “substance” accomplish so many tangible health benefits in everyone who tries it? Reduced levels of cortisol — the stress hormone — in the blood.  Reduced levels of inflammatory biomarkers in the blood.  Increased coherence in heart rate variability patterns.  All of which reduce cardiac risk. Stronger immune system.  Lower

The Ultimate Reality Show

We’re living it every day… aren’t we, Lord?  The Ultimate Reality behind our everyday life?   Is that why we are so drawn to its digital reenactments in blockbuster hits like Star Wars, The Matrix and The Hunger Games? There is always an oppressive, evil empire with a crueler-than-cruel dictator.  There is always a death-like existence for

Table Etiquette, Jesus Style (Pt. 2)

There I sat.  In a meeting room filled with over 100 businesspeople, members of the Chamber of Commerce in a distant city. They had come to hear our state’s U.S. Senator speak about business issues affecting them.  I had come to say, “Thank you” to this man of influence who had tried to help our medical mission, Samaritan’s

Table Etiquette, Jesus Style (Pt. 1)

We hadn’t eaten breakfast this morning. Our church service was rescheduled… just for today.  Moved almost two hours earlier to accommodate a special event at our sister church. I guess I was “hungrier” than I realized.  It’s amazing how much better today’s “food for thought” tasted on an empty stomach. “When someone invites you to

One Drop in The Ocean

Winning the lottery.  One ticket chosen out of millions.  Like one drop in the ocean. Yes, Lord… Your latest invitation would be just like winning the lottery.  Or so I imagine… as one who has never won any lottery. Winning would require actually buying a ticket.   🙂 Sometimes the simplest thoughts reflect the most profound wisdom.  Thoughts

The Way of Love

It’s Your way, Lord.  Because You are Love.  And You are The Way. “If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God.  And so we know and rely on the love God has for us.  God is Love.  Whoever lives in love lives in God, and

True Olympic Spirit… Or More???

I didn’t watch every event in Rio.  Not by a long shot.  So You, Lord, had to put this one on my Radar Screen.  And I am SO GLAD You did!!! 🙂   🙂   🙂 Two women in the 1,500 kilometer race tripped over each other in a qualifying heat.  Abbey D’Agostino from Team USA and Nikki Hamblin

My Time Savior

I had been without a watch for over a month. My “everyday” watch had expired of Old Age.  In our Throwaway Society, it would have cost more to repair it than to buy a new one.  I decided to do so… soon.  In the meantime, I put on my “dress-up” watch.  The expensive one I wear

Games I Play

I like to win.  Sometimes, it seems, at any cost.  Is that why that now infamous quote stuck with me?  “Winning isn’t everything… it’s the ONLY thing.”   I don’t even like that “truth.”  Maybe because it isn’t a “truth” at all… is it, Lord?  It’s a value statement.  And some values are outright lies. I discover

At The Corner Of…

I have been at a lot of Crossroads in my life, Lord.  You know better than anyone else. STOP.  Look Both Ways.  Choose Well.  Proceed with Caution.  Take the Road Less Traveled.  Enjoy the People Watching.  Walk By Faith. Like many others in my “generation,” I actually stood on that corner in Winslow, Arizona.  I