“Hope” is the thing with feathers -That perches in the soul – And sings the tune without the words – And never stops – at all”

—Emily Dickinson

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  • On Abuses of Power

    In light of recent revelations, I dug up this old reflection on power, its use, and its abuse: Why do we abuse power? I think it would be dangerous to oversimplify the answer, but we have some hints. We do… Continue reading

  • And the Collection …. of the moment … in the moment …

      Feeble musings on …. Peace, love, joy, faith, courage, trust, grace…. God is present.   ========= Peace manifestsWhen storms toss your boat,And you've lost your way,With no guaranteesAnd no visible way around the fear And you trust. ————- Joy is… Continue reading

  • Trust is always … TimelyRestingUnder aSimpleTruth God loves me.God is with me.God will see protect me. My life is in God's hands Continue reading

  • GraceDances ontoThe stageBows,Grins,Smiles,Chuckles,Roars with laughter,And then,Starts passing out presentsFor no reason at all. Continue reading

  • Writing Quickly – The FAST Method

    Do you need to think/write quickly? Use the FAST method: Continue reading

  • Absent Mindedness and Present Trouble -a Reflection

    The call came just as I was ready to start my class one night. My question upon hearing the subject matter was typically male and blatantly insensitive: "Why are you calling me just before Bible Study to tell me this?"… Continue reading

  • The Fullness of Time

    “But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son …” – Galatians 4:4a It may be August, but today’s reading takes us back to a Christmas decades ago. The sky was blue. The Honolulu Star… Continue reading

  • Love is tough.Tough love is tougher.Hate is corrosive.One kills.The other makes us stronger.Choose love and stand tough. Continue reading

  • Love is tough.Tough love is tougher.Hate is corrosive.One kills.The other makes us stronger.Choose love and stand tough. Continue reading

  • Do We Really Know?

    Mr. Bowden was our church organist in Fremont in the 80s. He played the organ for us into his nineties and died with an alert mind and a bellowing voice. He practiced his organ just outside the door to my… Continue reading