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

  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

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

“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

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