Month: April 2026

Have you noticed that things fail when we need them the most? The only time my car won’t start is when I’m running late for work. My computer only glitches when I have an important Zoom meeting. HVAC systems fail exclusively on days above 100 degrees and days below 0. Why is that? The Apostle…

There has been an alien invasion in my neighborhood. Hordes of intrusive water hyacinth have overtaken the ponds and lakes of our community and made themselves at home. These dangerous weeds reproduce quickly, doubling their presence every seven days, and creating a thick cover of leaves that cuts off all sunlight to the plants below….

Tax Day is upon us, and with it comes the realization that I have sent a lot of money to support my government. This raises the question of just what it is that I’m supporting. How much of my money will be spent on bombs and bullets? How much will provide medical care? How much…

For most of my life, Holy Week was one of the busiest times of my year. It was filled with planning services for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter. Writing Easter sermons was always difficult. Jesus was dead and buried, then he rose from the grave. What can anyone say about that except “Wow!!!” So,…