A Dad’s Poem – To My Child

Just for this morning, I am going to smile whenever I see your face. and laugh when I feel like crying. Just for this morning, I will let you wake up softly, all rumpled in your flannel and I will hold you until you are ready. Just for this morning, I will let you choose … Read more

Rogationtide or Rogation Days

Rogationtide starts with Rogation Sunday and ends on Ascension Day The name Rogationtide comes from the Latin word rogatio, to intercede, ask or beseech. It’s traditionally a time when prayers are made for God’s blessing on the land, livestock and crops in the hope of a good harvest. The fifth Sunday after Easter is called … Read more

GOD – The Master Carpenter

My Mother’s father worked as a carpenter. On this particular day, he was building some crates for the clothes his church was sending to orphanages in China. On his way home, he reached into his shirt pocket to find his glasses, but they were gone. When he mentally replayed his earlier actions, he realized what … Read more