Tuesday, February 28, 2023

February 28, 2023 Quick thought: Bits


Ten days later and we're still finding pieces of confetti from Fasching around the house. We've swept and vacuumed several times and still find them in the laundry, on the floor, in our hair, etc. It's almost like they're reproducing or something.  Fasching has come and gone but those little bits of paper are constantly reminding us of the occasion.  This has been thinking, hence the quick thought:  What am I sprinkling in the lives of those I  come into contact with? What do I leave behind when I'm gone.  You could postulate this out on a generational basis, what about my kids, my grand kids and so on, but for simplicity's sake, let's just consider today.  As I walk through my daily life, taxis, supermarket, classroom, pub, yoga class, living room, or wherever, what am I leaving behind in the lives of those I brush up against.  By God's grace, it's good, it's right, it's salt, it's light...it's little bits of Jesus.  Goodness, I've got some work to do. 

Monday, February 20, 2023

February 20, 2023 Swoosh or Swish

 

Not sure which came first, the love for sneakers or the love  of the game that inspired the sneakers.  Either way, #A has a new passion: Basketball.  This week he played in his first tournament down in Bern, Switzerland (I mean who dreams this stuff up, right?).  The pic isnt great but love the shooting form and what it represents, a good and perfect gift (a young man getting to put skills into practice with a bunch of his buddies...while missing a day of school).  In case you're wondering, the shot was good...and perfect.   See also James 1:17.