Finding Joy

  • May We Awaken From Our Slumber

    May We Awaken From Our Slumber

    Something is on the horizon. We can all feel it. It’s urgent that we wake up from our slumber. Are our lamps filled with oil? Are we prepared? How can we prepare? How do we fill our lamps? Prayer is still one important answer. Prayer used to be a daily thing for the majority of… Read more

  • Give Me Strength

    My dad had a heart attack this morning. Just 5 days ago we were all together singing karaoke, fixing air conditioners, working on computers, and cutting trees. He and my mom just endured an ice storm that knocked their power out for 3 weeks. They were recovering. They were fixing things and cleaning up the… Read more

  • Missing Peace On Earth

    Missing Peace On Earth

    Today is March 18, 2026. It’s been an interesting 6 years since 2020. It’s been interesting to notice changes in people, customer service, and society as a whole. Too much has changed in the wrong direction. Before, it was common to love our neighbors, help our neighbors, and even trust our neighbors. Now, there seems… Read more

  • Choosing a Side in a Divided World

    Choosing a Side in a Divided World

    We are human. When we are presented with a choice, we usually choose a side. The world has given us so many choices over the past 5 or so years. Do we join B L M, or do we speak against it because ALL lives matter? Do we stand with L G B Q, or… Read more

  • The World Feels Upside Down

    The World Feels Upside Down

    There is something unsettling about this record-breaking winter storm. My parents were without utilities for about 10 days. They were fortunate to have a wall heater to keep the front part of their home warm. They slept on the couch and chair for the first few days. Then they brought a bed mattress up front,… Read more

  • The Real World Sucks

    The Real World Sucks

    You might know this if you’ve been following my work. Several years ago, I had a deep spiritual experience while I was under anesthesia during my ear surgery . When the nurses were waking me up after the surgery, I mumbled, “No, no. The real world sucks.” I don’t know why I said that, but… Read more