Autumn 2004, Rome Italy. Dad and I enjoying a toast with friends at a trattoria before heading home. It started out of a windfall, I...

As I look out on the day My soul is dry as bones I never thought it'd end this way With nothing but my phone Alas I sit here in the dark...

Did you know that the human heart can actually burst with love for the wrong things. Unlike the heart of man, the Heart of Christ was...

In the Orthodox (meaning right Worship) Christian brand of the Faith, the Seven Holy Sacraments (As They're known by The Catholics) are...

Now I sit here pain in feet Wondering about ole St. Pete Whether he too suffers well So that others avoid the hell That he had to go...

I am dedicated to my Friend Jesus Christ as my dad was. My dad taught me that yes, you can become a friend of the Christ when you obey...

I have to admit that I often think I know what suffering is but in all reality I don't. My dad taught me what I do know of suffering...

I' been working another job the past couple years since my last post. Fortunately that job ended well and I am free to write a bit more...

I took a breather from the website here last fall until now. I had some health problems that needed addressing and have been taking it...

I often ask myself that question regarding the direction my life is taking me. What is working for me and the converse of that, namely,...

How can I thank you Lord of my life For seeing me through The strum and the strife Here I find welcome Work and the Way To make...

Slumped I sit Washed with sin How can I Get back in To the land Where people speak By the rippling Babbling creek Did I answer God’s Own...

It is easy to trust someone when they are in the habit of delivering the goods. But is that ever really the case in this ofttimes fragile...

Hello my friend This morn we meet My rest is now Done and replete With dreams and hopes With fears and dread This day brings life So real...

No, I don't mean pocket change or coinage if you will. I am talking about a change of habits. Why do I ask the question? Because I find...

Please don't take this literally! We all need our ego's deflated at times. Please be kind to yourself and others.

There is something that I’d like to express right now. It pertains to my image of God the Father. There are people that say that this...

I am looking for Your grace again My life it is so still At this moment I am reaching out My list is yet to fill With things I want To do...

Perfection vs. perfectionism. Here's my assessment: I think the bible actually translates the word perfection as “wholeness”. I will...

How shall I approach thee I am such a fool In need of a faith community Where charity may rule Behavior that is worthy Of thy beloved...