While painting a room for my daughter, I noticed that when the paint is in the process of drying, it is difficult to see what the end result will look like. Since some places on the wall dry faster than others, there is a variation in color until the … [Continue reading]
Eulogy for My Mother
On Saturday, July 19, 2025, we held a memorial service for my mother who died in June at the age of 90. The following is the eulogy that I gave during the service with a few minor edits for clarity: This may come as a shock to you, but parents … [Continue reading]
Things in my control
At a Bible Study I attend, one of the men handed out a sheet of paper containing two lists. One list showed the things that are outside of our control. The other detailed the things that we can control. In reality, the list of things outside our … [Continue reading]
The Praying Monk
Yesterday was a hard day. It seemed like lots of stuff got piled on me and I didn't respond well. I will spare you the details but suffice it to say that circumstances reminded me of my many failures and my oh-so-evident faults. This morning, in a … [Continue reading]
