What is the point of the suffering we encounter in life? I’ve recently considered what part suffering can play in each of our lives, its causes, and what to do to remedy said suffering. I don’t think that personal suffering is any sort of “punishment” for wrongdoing. I think the greatest majority of our sufferingContinue reading “Suffering and My Thoughts”
Category Archives: faith
Easter Sunday Sermon Take-Aways
April 20, 2025 – Easter Service – First Presbyterian Church, Hickory N.C. Easter Sermon – “Finding Easter” – Rev. Dr. Richard Floyd “If we were to make the table the most sacred object of furniture in every home, in every church, in every community, our faith would quickly regain its power, and our world wouldContinue reading “Easter Sunday Sermon Take-Aways”
Quotes of the Week from April 1-6…
Each week, I write down a lot in my journal. From personal thoughts to books that I’m reading, it’s all fair game. I’m sharing some of the quotes I’ve written down in the space below: “Wisdom comes with experience.” – Unknown “I can trust the ‘me’ that’s in the future.” – Unknown “The longest wayContinue reading “Quotes of the Week from April 1-6…”
A Somewhat Organized Sunday
Today, Sunday April 6th has gotten off to a good start. I began the day at Starbucks for my usual vanilla latte. I went the early Kairos service at church, where I was reminded to “be curious” and not be judgmental. I then went to the “Difficult Questions” Sunday school class and am still attemptingContinue reading “A Somewhat Organized Sunday”
Saturday Thoughts on April 5th…
It’s exactly one month in to my hiatus from social media. While I can say I’ve had some great plans for the time I would be gaining from this effort, I’m not so sure I’ve optimized the days and weeks I’ve been afforded with break. Some of the activities I’ve been known for, I’ve continuedContinue reading “Saturday Thoughts on April 5th…”
The First Couple of Days: A Hiatus from Social Media
I’m taking the season of Lent to take a break from all social media. The first two days have been relatively easy, but I’ve caught myself going through some of the same motions as before…. Wednesday, March 5th was my first day away from social media. It also happened to be the only day thisContinue reading “The First Couple of Days: A Hiatus from Social Media”
My Adventure with Dentures – Part One
Dental well-being is something I’ve struggled with for quite some time. At a recent cleaning appointment at my dentist’s office, I was given several options going forward and decided it was best, both from a dental and financial standpoint, to get upper and lower dentures. I will, with the next several blogs, detail what thatContinue reading “My Adventure with Dentures – Part One”
It’s Been a While…
I had told myself I’d write one-hundred days on this blog and well, have fallen through again. While I write most every day in my journal, I have found it difficult to sit down at the keyboard and put my thoughts together. I guess I could just copy what I’ve written in my journal, butContinue reading “It’s Been a While…”
Cultural Heritage
I am most interested in the parts of my ancestral heritage that were involved in ministry. I am aware that several ancestors down the line were Lutheran ministers. I’ve done some research on their service in the ministry, finding that one helped found the local university I attended and received two degrees from. I justContinue reading “Cultural Heritage”
Where is My Focus?
We all have had unfortunate events in our lives that can cast a shadow on our present moments. Marianne Williamson says that we need to focus on the possibilities of the present and future moments to create a more favorable outlook on life. There is a tendency for people to focus on the tragedies andContinue reading “Where is My Focus?”
David Lee 