Righteous Indignation
As a result of the inevitable aging process, in further steps of losing just one more marble that was rattling around in my brain, one afternoon, a few weeks ago, I placed my Sam’s card and my credit card on top of
Author: Dallas McGlinn
A Dance to the Music of Time
Most days I walk to the canal behind my condo complex, where I see the most beautiful sunsets. I try to go every day, just to take the beauty while getting some exercise. I usually do not take my phone with me
Coping with Grief – One Exercise – 5 Things
Recently I taught a CEU class for social workers. I decided to explore the topic of Grief for several reasons. First of all, I have had my share of grief, as most of us have. Second, I am working as a hospice
Recognizing Dreams When We See Them
I haven’t written lately on paper (or screens), but I’ve been thinking a lot. Often I write blogs in my head while I’m driving, and I’ve been driving more lately as part of my job. Sometimes when I am sleeping, I dream
The Words of Jesus: Matthew 3:15
“ It should be done, for we must carry out all that God requires.” Have you ever noticed that God doesn’t follow the same pecking order that we have in mind? In this passage, John the Baptist is alerting the world to
The Words of Jesus – Jesus’ First Words: Luke 2:49
4“But why did you need to search?” he asked. “Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?” Luke 2:49 We don’t know too much about what Jesus’ early life was like. Most of us are familiar with the story of His
The Words of Jesus (and What They Tell Us)
Introduction: There are a lot of thoughts and beliefs about the bible. My belief is that, if we read the bible, God will speak to us in His own unique way in a way that works for us. God created us and
An Unsung Hero – Lee Vinson
“The most important two things that you need are a big bowl and a pair of scissors,” said Lee Vinson, a Legal Secretary. That and a refrigerator full of leftover lunches. Every Friday evening at around 4:30, an email goes out to
How Can We Fight Injustice?
I don’t know about you, but injustice makes me MAD. In fact, right now I am sitting here writing this article with steam coming out of my ears, and I’ll explain why shortly. I guess I’ve always been like this. When I
Frugal U – What Makes Us Rich?
Do you know what makes us wealthy? Sure, things like hard work and a good job come to mind. But did you know that many people who make a lot of money are not wealthy? And many people who don’t make a lot