The Just War. Many of you know that I declared as a conscientious objector during the Viet Nam war. I was a pacifist, because I had a difficult time imagining myself aiming a gun at another human being and pulling the trigger, especially during an unjust. immoral war like Viet Nam. Through the years I have …
In John 5:6, we find ourselves at the pool of Bethesda, which means House of Mercy. A wonderfully prophetic name. The pool attracts people with all kinds of disabilities, because it is known as a pool of healing, touched by the occasional angel. In the crowd of disabled people is a hopeless man who has …
Goofy Dad Stories (11) – The Danger of Elastic Waistbands. This story goes way back, to when I was a mere lad of four. So, it’s ancient history, 64 years ago and counting. But it’s still funny. We were of course living in Rockford, Illinois. My parents had many friends from church, and often invited …
Christ the Prayer Warrior and Great Intercessor – The Son Bends the Ear of the Father Through the Spirit. “The prayer of intercession means uniting ourselves through faith with Christ who was raised from the dead and who lives forever to intercede for the world.” (R. Cantalamessa, Life in Christ). “There must be Someone in …
To Musica – A Love Sonnet. Who designed your soundscape wheel? Earful bliss, As color to sight, and smoothness to touch; For in combinations fresh, angel-kiss Of rhythm, pitch, scale, note.. Simple as such. Maestro eternal, bring echoes from Home, Conduct the stars again, symphony King; So ripple it out on joy’s slipstream.. Come! Lo! …