Thanksgiving will be here before we know it. Thanksgiving is a time when we should reflect on all the ways that we have been blessed. Not only should we all thank God for our blessings, but we should also thank the many people who have contributed to our life in a positive way. We can […]
We rely on our senses to navigate this world and when it’s dark we lose our ability to see well. We feel nervous and fearful when we can’t see what’s around us. Our mind can fill in the gaps from our lack of vision. We feel something brush against us or hear a creak and […]
The gift of sight allows us to see the beauty of creation and conversely, the ugliness of life as well. Being able to see allows us to better interact with the world and navigate through it. Some people need glasses to help them see and others have great sight with no help at all. We […]
How many of our prayers involve asking or begging God for help with this or that? I can relate to those prayers as a pilot who commutes by airplane and isn’t guaranteed a seat. I have walked quickly through the airport many times saying the Our Father over and over hoping to get on my […]
I very rarely play the lottery, but sometimes when the jackpot gets very high, I like to think about what I would do if I won all that money. I imagine retiring early and being able to relax and enjoy life without worries. However, after thinking about it, having a huge amount of money brings […]
You book a flight for an upcoming trip that you have been planning for a long time. When you get to the airport for your flight, you find out that you have been upgraded to first class at no extra charge. During the flight, you are served a delicious meal. The cabin crew helps make […]
When I race against my kids and lose, I will sometimes say, “Well, the Bible says the last shall be first.” Of course, they never accept my excuse, but it is absolutely true in regards to gaining treasure in heaven. There are basically two attitudes we can have towards our neighbor that will affect our […]
