Category Archives: Environment
How Can This Be?
But Mary said to the angel, “How can this be?” ~ Luke 1:34 In the world of particle physics, there is no rhyme nor reason. Just randomness. A single proton and a single electron move about hither and thither with no … Continue reading
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Tagged Serendipity
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The Rainbow of Faith
Simple rays of light Going through tiny water droplets A lovely rainbow. The believer, through Faith, is able to transform the ordinary into something extraordinary, the mundane into something magical and the petty into something pretty. With Faith, … Continue reading
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Tagged joy, Poetry, Serendipity
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Life’s Daily Miracles
Biomimicry. I look at nature’s charm And she teaches me. “If life is a daily miracle, why am I so insistent in looking for a sign of God’s presence in my life? A baby … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Gratitude, Poetry
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Mysterium Tremendum et Fascinans
Jesus began speaking in the synagogue, saying: “Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.” And all spoke highly of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They also asked, “Isn’t this the … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Discipleship, Encounter, Environment, Nature, Photography, Relationships, Source
Tagged Beauty, Grace, Hope, Humility, joy
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Learning From a Rock
This is Morro Rock in Morro Bay. It was formed some 26 million years ago. It is a volcanic plug that formed at the mouth of an active volcano, virtually choking the volcano into extinction. It was originally situated in … Continue reading
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Tagged Beauty, Wisdom
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The Mess I Am In Is The Basis Of My Faith
I believe in God. But I have learned that God will not bail me out of my mess. Instead, He uses my mess to make me and my life better. The universe is a chaotic place, ever changing with stars … Continue reading
Choice And Changes
I can be self-absorbed in my pain and be miserable. Or, I can chose to still be a giving and generous person in my sufferings and see that pain is an essential ingredient of life. Some of y pain is … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Environment, Evil, Human Rights, Life, Stewardship
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Awed By the Perseids
Last night, we went up the hills of the Diablo Range in Morgan Hill to watch the Perseids meteor shower. It was totally dark but the place was full of cars and people. We laid out a blanket and laid … Continue reading
A Tree Falling In The Forest
We were at the Muir Woods National Monument yesterday to enjoy and be awed by the giant sequoia redwoods. Left to itself, undisturbed by human presence, a redwood tree can live for thousands of years. But sometimes, a giant redwood may … Continue reading
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It’s A Birthday Moment!
Today is my birthday – a day that represents a whole year that was. And what a year it was: full of love, joys and blessings. For these, I am grateful and humbled. It is also a day that promises … Continue reading
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Tagged Beauty, Birthdays, Blessings, Doing good
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