Does anyone else feel really let down by all the revelations about our old hero, Bill Cosby? Wow; seems surreal… But actually, it reinforces a point that I have often preached, but apparently not heeded. Heros aren’t those people… They aren’t! End of Story! So you may ask, “What do you mean ‘those people?’” Well,Continue reading “Another “Hero” Falls?”
Author Archives: Bosco O'Brian
I sang my friend to sleep today
I sang my friend to sleep today. The long deep sleep that brings you ever peace… He left a world of him behind and all those who face is his and voice rings of him and his smile and twinkling eye shines through. I sang my friend to sleep today, with hymns of saddened joyContinue reading “I sang my friend to sleep today”
I Fed on His Wonder…He Fed on My Joy
Once, a fairly long time ago, when we had first arranged our basement as a place to watch movies and hang out together as a family, my son and I came across a concert on PBS. It was Yanni’s concert “At The Wall.” Now understand, we had configured this basement viewing room with a newContinue reading “I Fed on His Wonder…He Fed on My Joy”
Pray for our “House Divided”
Abraham Lincoln’s House Divided Speech, arguably one of his three most memorable and often quoted speeches, was given on June 16, 1858 at the then Illinois State Capitol, Springfield, upon accepting the Illinois Republican Party’s nomination as that state’s United States senator. It was the launching point for his unsuccessful campaign for the Senate seat held by Stephen A. Douglas. Because ofContinue reading “Pray for our “House Divided””
Love wins…today…
I’ve seen it said today that while the decision of the Supreme Court is all well and good, there will be blowback and future fights…. Well, there always are. In 1st Corinthians 15:32 we are reminded of this: “If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts, what advantage it me, if theContinue reading “Love wins…today…”
Nothingness
My insignificance is profound. My constant presence continues to be absent and my words flow ever upward where I can only hope God is listening. I move amidst the many and they walk right through me light a specter or shadow that defines the edge of the light. I make no noticeable sound inspite ofContinue reading “Nothingness”
Ephemeral
e·phem·er·al – əˈfem(ə)rəl/ – adjective Lasting for a very short time. “fashions are ephemeral.” Synonyms: transitory, transient, fleeting, passing, short-lived, momentary, brief, short; Life…live yours while you are alive
Silence and Stillness
Silence is when there is no noise around you. Stillness is when there is no noise inside you.
Your Logo Is Not Your Brand – Your Story Is
Chances are, sometime recently you’ve heard someone tell a good story; a friend, a family member, someone at work or on TV. Chances are you’ve also heard someone spout a mouthful facts and statistics about one thing or another while relating a situation or circumstance. Which of these do you recall? More importantly, which oneContinue reading “Your Logo Is Not Your Brand – Your Story Is”
In Memoriam
And the rain falls like tears when the heavens can no longer take the pain. In quiet pools we reflect on those who have not died in vain.
