AFC121908 Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was filled with sorrow at the tragic death of his wife in a fire in 1861. The Civil War broke out the same year, and it seemed this was an additional punishment. Two years later, Longfellow … Continue reading
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850AFC121208 Aloha Friday! TGIF (Thank God I’m Forgiven!) It’s been a long, trying week in Lihu‘e, Kaua‘i. For most of the week I was on jury duty. It was difficult because we were told it was an “easy case.” It … Continue reading
849AFC120508 It’s that time of year when the commercials are thick with gift suggestions. This gadget or that toy will make someone very happy. All of your problems can be solved by buying a collection of plastic containers, or a … Continue reading
Memories shape us and sometimes we return the favor. Continue reading
Faith is an investment in eternity. Continue reading
Somewhere, somehow, we all experience suffering. Some of us get relief in various ways; some of us die from suffering. Whether through relief or death, the end of suffering is JOY> Continue reading
845AFC110708 This week I have been thinking about a word we heard often during the protracted campaigns for the Presidency: SOLVE. We need to solve the economic crisis, solve the oil shortage, solve global warming, solve hunger and famine, solve … Continue reading
844AFC103108 The Best Way to Pray: A priest, a minister, and a guru sat discussing the best positions for prayer while a telephone repairman worked nearby. “Kneeling is definitely the best way to pray,” the priest said. “No,” said the … Continue reading
843AFC102408 This is a replay of a message from January 25th. Little bit different ending, but something I still want you to think about when you are looking up and see a steeple. This is the Church And this is … Continue reading
Want to do something absolutely out of this world? Me too! Continue reading