Forney Charities
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Strive to Enter the Narrow Gate
Strive to enter the narrow gate. That sounds like a lot of work. Actual effort. I must confess that my early college career was not stellar by any sense of the word. I can still hear my kindly German teacher, Frau Bluske, telling me… Continue Reading “Strive to Enter the Narrow Gate”
A Great Cloud of Witnesses
It has been said that the past is never past. Our history, for good or ill continues to live in and through us. When I was in the Army, stationed at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas, I discovered that my U.S. history… Continue Reading “A Great Cloud of Witnesses”
Stuff
As we were preparing to leave for an errand, I opened the trunk of my old Buick and one of my sons looked in. Shaking his head, he asked, “Dad, does the landfill company pay you rent to keep their stuff in your car?” … Continue Reading “Stuff”
We are Bold to Pray
The other day a young fellow came to the house to change the batteries in our pendants. Those are the things given to us at Pilgrim Place to alert the staff should we fall and can’t get up. Or worse yet, have an emergency… Continue Reading “We are Bold to Pray”
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
It was a most glorious moment when that team of women won the Women’s World Cup. I cannot forget the ecstatic glow on the face of Megan Rapinoe. Yes, glorious it was. But what brought a catch in my throat and a tear to… Continue Reading “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood”
Does Not Wisdom Not Call?
Last year at St. Francis, it was Deacon Pat who had the honors of preaching on Trinity Sunday. I did not envy her. Trinity Sunday is the most problematic Sunday in the liturgical year for a preacher. She could have been forgiven for having… Continue Reading “Does Not Wisdom Not Call?”
We Can’t Go On Like This
Last Thursday Lawrence O’Donnell had a segment on Aaron Sorkin’s Broadway play, “To Kill a Mockingbird.” In it, Atticus Finch is the lawyer for the black defendant, Tom Robinson, accused of raping a white woman, however Judge Taylor knows that Tom is in fact… Continue Reading “We Can’t Go On Like This”
Love Busting out
We live in an age of discontinuity. The old verities that once guided former generations are now up for grabs. The traditional jobs that provided a lifetime of security are in short supply while the gig and sharing economy has for many been a… Continue Reading “Love Busting out”
Strangers on the Shore
I have a wonderful friend in Wellsburg who runs what our House of Hope team thinks is the best restaurant in town. Nicol and her husband are the owners of The Dovetail – dovetail as in wood working. It is a joint that is… Continue Reading “Strangers on the Shore”
Easter Sunday Move Along, Folks. Nothing to see Here
You’ve certainly experienced a traffic jam caused by lookie-loos gawking at an accident in the opposing lane. Of course, you have. You live in Southern California, or in some other place similarly overcrowded. Drives you nuts – unless you’re the one doing the looking. … Continue Reading “Easter Sunday Move Along, Folks. Nothing to see Here”
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