Any man’s death diminishes me…

“Any man’s death diminishes me, Because I am involved in mankind, And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; It tolls for thee.”  From “No Man Is An Island” by John Donne. It is imperative that we do not get into a protracted or worse, vicious debate about which lives matter moreContinue reading “Any man’s death diminishes me…”

Another “Hero” Falls?

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?”

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”

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…”