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How a Catholic Priest Gave Birth to…
For those who are quick to label religious people as out of touch with scientific reality, here's a video about Roman Catholic priest Fr. Georges Lemaître. Sometimes referred to as the greatest scientist you never heard of, Lemaître is rightly credited with being the father of the Big Bang theory [READ MORE]
Wile E. Coyote and Me – and maybe You!
"Beep! Beep!" Wile E. Coyote is chasing the Roadrunner. Despite all sorts of sophisticated speed-enhancing equipment purchased from the Acme Company, Wile E. can't quite catch up to the bird. When Wile E. gets within reach of grabbing the Roadrunner something terrible always happens. Like he misses a hairpin [READ MORE]
“The Christmas Surprise” – Luke 2:1-16 (Christmas Eve)
Christmas is such a special time that we use some very special words to describe the experience. Around our Advent wreath are candles representing the words “Hope”, “Peace”, “Joy” and “Love.” Those are good words for describing Christmas. And there are others, too. There is the wonderful word “Gloria”, and [READ MORE]
Signs, Signs, Everywhere a Sign…
Life is full of signs of one kind or another. One of my favorites was the DPW sign that once stood on the side of the highway on the way to our place in New Hampshire. Just as the road wound between two cemeteries, the Protestant cemetery on the right, [READ MORE]
Morgan Freeman, God, and Living into the Moment
Years ago, I was flying through through Dulles Airport in Washington, D.C. Well, not exactly through. We were stuck. Bad weather resulted in the cancellation of the return flight to Knoxville. We were going to have to spend the night in the airport. Trust me when I say no one [READ MORE]
Walter the Wonder Dog, Part Four
Telephone rings. Answering machine kicks on: "Hi! You've reached the Singley's but we can't come to the phone right now because we're busy teaching our pet dog Walter some new tricks. Right, Walter?" "Right, dad!" little Peter yelped, sounding like a yapping talking dog. "But if you leave [READ MORE]
Walter the Wonder Dog, Part Three
Traveling anywhere in a Datsun 210 with 4 people, 2 cats, 1 dog and all the personal and household crap needed for vacation is not for the faint of heart. Young kids can aggravate you with constant whining about "Are we there yet?" and complaints like "Tell Peter not to [READ MORE]
Walter the Wonder Dog, Part Two
Walter - our new puppy - shivered with fear standing on the examining table. She was at the Veterinary clinic to get her puppy shots. As Dr. D checked out every inch of her little puppy body a puzzled look spread across his face. Dr. D turned and gazed at [READ MORE]
Walter the Wonder Dog, Part One
Bud and Priscilla Shaftoe's car pulled into the driveway one night around dusk. "You guys want a dog?" Bud asked, smiling a mischievous smile. "Um, no!" "It's just a puppy," said Bud, "from a litter born to some friend of ours. They say if we can't give it away, [READ MORE]
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