by sworel | Feb 8, 2026 | 2026, Musings
Years ago, some handmade cardboard signs began to pop up around the train station in San Juan Capistrano. They very simply said, “Stephen, please call your mom.” No one knew who Stephen was, none of us had any idea about his age or the circumstances that estranged him...
by sworel | Jan 25, 2026 | 2026, Musings
I really love the movie, Chariots of Fire. Of course I admire the character of Eric Liddell. Not only did he refuse to violate his principles at the Olympics and run on the sabbath, but ultimately, he died serving as a missionary in China. But the character of Harold...
by sworel | Jan 18, 2026 | 2026, Musings
Genesis chapters 6-8 tell the incredible story of Noah and the ark. God saw that the earth was corrupt and full of violence and he said the Noah, “I am going to put an end to all people… I am surely going to destroy both them and the earth.” For the next chapter and a...
by sworel | Jan 11, 2026 | 2026, Musings
I recently read about an experiment that was conducted by Robert Kleck in the 1980s called the Dartmouth Scar Experiment. It focused on the power of perception over reality. The folks that participated were told that a huge scar was going to be painted on their face...
by sworel | Jan 4, 2026 | 2026, Musings
I recently read an article about a sea otter pup that was separated from its mother in Morro Bay on the Central Coast of California. Animal rescuers found the pup and wanting to connect the pup with his family, got an ingenious idea. They recorded a clip of the pup’s...
by sworel | Dec 28, 2025 | 2025, Musings
I have seen Christmas celebrations go both ways. It can be an incredibly joyous time, and it can also be a disaster. I remember the year my brother was excitedly looking forward to receiving some sports equipment. I think he wanted a new football, baseball, glove and...
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