The First Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is a special time of year for giving thanks as we reflect on all God has given us. The cliche is that everything is great, therefore I praise God. When the harvest is in, the table is full, and we have no apparent lack of anything. What about when the harvest…
Month: November 2021
A Letter to a Friend
The following is a lightly edited excerpt from a letter I wrote to a friend on joy, suffering and making our lives count. I recommend reading it as if I wrote it to you. “…I will be praying for you and encourage you to focus on what cannot be seen. What God is doing in…
Organs Weep the Tears
“The organs weep the tears that the eyes refuse to shed.” – Sir William Olser For someone with chronic pain, this strikes a chord. We often feel pain we do not express.
A Copland Celebration: National Symphony Orchestra
The following is a piece I wrote on this broadcast of Aaron Copland’s 80th Birthday Concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7riNZZY1R4. This video is a recording of a television broadcast about Aaron Copland. There is commentary and interviews between songs. The broadcast features live music composed by Copland and performed by the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center…
Don’t Sabotage Your Future By Planning For It
I often sabotage my future by planning for it. I let planning become a substitute for action. Some planning is essential for success, but it should never replace action. A great article on why proper planning is essential: https://jamesclear.com/implementation-intentions A great article on how planning can easily take the place of action: https://jamesclear.com/taking-action
While We’re Waiting
“What God is doing in us while we wait is more important than what we’re waiting for.” – Unknown
The Land of Ardon: An Introduction
Here’s the introduction to “The Land of Ardon”, my first short story. I’ll post more as I write. My formatting got a bit messed up when I posted it on the blog. Location: Plymouth, England. “This rebellion has gotten out of hand!” Admiral Cadbury fumed as he paced back and forth in front of his…
Study Skill: Let Your Mind Wander
Let your mind wander to study better: https://getpocket.com/explore/item/an-effortless-way-to-improve-your-memory