March 2020 – The Reluctant Firefly

Lets Fill up the Churches for Holy Week

President Trump has just asked that social distancing guidelines remain in place until at least April 30. The pastor at my church has been live streaming services from an empty sanctuary for the last two weeks. People on social media are lamenting that Easter has been cancelled. That last statement is kind of funny. HowContinue reading “Lets Fill up the Churches for Holy Week”

When the Stars Aligned over Columbus Ohio

About two months ago, we got a phone call from Andy, my husband’s youngest brother. His daughter Emily was finishing college in Rhode Island, and he planned to across the country to bring her and her stuff back home to upstate Nevada. He would be passing through Ohio and was thinking of stopping off toContinue reading “When the Stars Aligned over Columbus Ohio”

“Friend, I Love You, But I’m Closing the Door.”

It seems the world is becoming a battle field and landminds have been hidden everywhere. Case in point: about six months ago, is was scrolling through Facebook and came across a picture with the biblical caption (I won’t go into details, but it’s a political hot topic right now). Bright sunny post, showing God’s viewContinue reading ““Friend, I Love You, But I’m Closing the Door.””

Blessed are the Meek, For They shall Have the Power of Thor

When I hear the word “meek” I can’t help but think of the Avenger’s movie Ragnarok. Ragnarok features Thor, the god of thunder, who flies around beating up bad guys with the help of his mighty magic hammer. But, alas, Thor’s evil sister shatters the hammer, leaving poor Thor flightless and weakened. The movie’s climaxContinue reading “Blessed are the Meek, For They shall Have the Power of Thor”

Can’t I Wing This “Sandal of Peace” at Him Just Once?

Did Jesus ever have to deal with bullies when he was growing up? As an urban gypsy, hopping from town to town, I know I had my share of them. Some of them still stand out vividly in my mind: Second grade: Elsinore California. it was “Eddie Spaghetti” who like to tease girls but specializedContinue reading “Can’t I Wing This “Sandal of Peace” at Him Just Once?”