Very early Saturday morning, May 25th, I went to the railing overlooking the vast expanse of the Grand Canyon. For a very few minutes I was all alone then came a couple of serious hikers (at least they appeared so with all their fancy equipment) who charged down the Bright Angel trail for the bottom. Soon others followed. [I... Continue Reading →
We heard a lot about Mormons on our train trip as we were in northern Arizona and southeastern Utah. The various pitches must have been written by the Mormons for they all made them look and sound normal and good. There was repeated talk about they being persecuted and finally finding freedom to practice their... Continue Reading →
“Earth Hour” 2019 was March 31 at 8:30 PM. Peoples all over the world turned off their power to both save energy and as a statement about climate change and the need to address the problem. So for an hour the lights were turned off – at least some were off. Is it we ultimately want to... Continue Reading →
So much we hear today is about “you”. “You deserve” has become a huge marketing tool to the point of being obnoxious. Then there is “you” being a “hero” for going to work or providing a roof over your kid’s head. Really? There is the horrible theology out there propagated by preachers quoting half of Philippians 4:13, “I... Continue Reading →
Yesterday I talked with two different couples about suicide. One was the suicide of a direct family member a number of years ago that happened on January 29 and the other was an attempt by a close family member last week. A number of us were, and are yet, impacted by a local suicide a few weeks... Continue Reading →
I’m sitting in motel lobby watching people exit the elevators in all kinds of garb; all sizes, colors and shapes; and of all ages. They have all lain their heads on a pillow for a spell to rise to prepare for the day they have envisioned to meet their needs or what is expected of... Continue Reading →
A billboard along I-80 in Omaha says, “Live Fearless” – so declares an insurance company. Really? The company is suggesting that if you have a policy with them – the right policy – you can face tomorrow with no fears. Let’s see, so if I lose my job, they offer to meet all my financial needs,... Continue Reading →
I recently saw a post from a church announcing that they were expanding to create another campus as they had received a FREE building. That got me thinking. Free? Really? Was that building really free – truly free? The truth is, NOTHING is free
a PK Musing 