An Easter story: Cinderella then and now.
Although everyone knows the Cinderella fairy-tale, I discovered some illuminating spiritual aspects that may appeal to you. But first some background. The story exists in a similar form in many cultures and in many countries, including China and Africa. It’s a “modern” story is attributed to Charles Perrault, a Frenchman who wrote it in 1697. … More “An Easter story: Cinderella then and now.”
The NCAA tournament and Louisville’s spiritual leader
One year ago I wrote about the spiritual inspiration of an outstanding basketball player called Thomas Robinson from Kansas University. Kansas made it to the grand final. This year I compose a similar story about Peyton Siva who plays for Louisville. The Cardinals were ranked 4th on the past year’s performance, but as I write … More “The NCAA tournament and Louisville’s spiritual leader”
A No Carb diet and a truly alive personality.
Karen is one of the most truly alive persons I know. First of all, she is positive, engaging, and interested in you. She laughs easily and is a good conversationalist. I can attest to her dancing prowess as she glides across the floor to The Tennessee Waltz. Karen publishes a magazine called (surprise) Truly Alive. … More “A No Carb diet and a truly alive personality.”
Spiritual images – God in the sandwich shop and a helping hand in the gym
Spiritual images – God in the sandwich shop and a helping hand in the gym:
This posting is for LF, and it comes on the wings of prayer. Sometimes simple images of faith can light up our day……..
I saw an image of God while I was eating an Albuquerque Turkey sandwich at Subway today. … More “Spiritual images – God in the sandwich shop and a helping hand in the gym”
When prayers are answered: a baby from Arkansas
One day last week I received four requests for prayer……all of them urgent and desperate situations. All came on the same day and all from folks that I know personally. When a prayer request is serious I get on my knees and pray as diligently as I can. In simple words I ask that God … More “When prayers are answered: a baby from Arkansas”
Les Miserables: influence in my life
When I was a young man, I kept recalling a story about a priest giving away expensive silver candlesticks to a felon, but for over 15 years could not recall where I read it. The silver candlesticks never left me, and I think now that God lodged the story in my soul to shape my … More “Les Miserables: influence in my life”
Les Miserable at the gas station
As I drove into the gas station, I saw her squatting on the curb with her head down and covered by a gray hood. My first thought was that she was crying, and a tiny voice said maybe she was homeless and despairing on New Year’s Eve. While I was filling up my tank, I … More “Les Miserable at the gas station”