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Irrational Exuberance
As we were in the midst of the housing bubble and the era of highly inflated stock prices, Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan, a most dour sort, in a speech on the economy referred to the danger of over-inflated values with the term, “irrational exuberance.” … Continue Reading “Irrational Exuberance”
To a Far Country
When I was a young boy and I would insist that other kids were far better off than I – “Jimmy doesn’t have to mow the lawn. He doesn’t have to waste his whole Saturday. How come I have to? He has a much… Continue Reading “To a Far Country”
Today, Tomorrow, and the Next Day
Yet Today, Tomorrow, and the Next Day Year C, 2nd Sunday of Lent Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18; Psalm 27:10-18; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35 Preached March 17, 2019 St. Francis Episcopal Mission, San Bernardino The Rev. John C. Forney The other day over coffee and donuts… Continue Reading “Today, Tomorrow, and the Next Day”
Standing on Holy Ground
The word this Lent must be, “Take off your shoes, you’re standing on holy ground.” Wisdom such as Eddie’s is truly Holy Ground. What Eddie had to share is no different from that of the great Jewish theologian, Martin Buber. God is RELATIONSHIP. Exodus… Continue Reading “Standing on Holy Ground”
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
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