by sworel | Aug 15, 2021 | 2021, Musings
It is that time of year when parents are sending their older kids off to college. Bags are packed, boxes labeled and room decorations are purchased. Soon it’s time for that sweet note from mom or dad to be tucked away so they can read it after they get settled. The...
by sworel | Aug 10, 2021 | 2021, Musings
With the Olympics in Japan this summer, we have all had our attention drawn to that ancient island nation. Known for its beauty and utilitarian society, it also well known for its various art forms. I heard about one recently. It is called “kintsugi.” Ceramic bowls...
by sworel | Jul 18, 2021 | 2021, Musings
For me, there ae two kinds of vacation trips. There is a resting trip (think nice hotel or cruise with room service and yummy food). And there is a learning trip (think about visiting a new country, exploring the culture, visiting museums and libraries). The learning...
by sworel | Jul 11, 2021 | 2021, Musings
Not too long ago, I finished teaching a series out of the Book of James. I called it “James to the Twelve.” It was the first time I had ever taught that book of the Bible and boy was it convicting. James, the half-brother of Jesus did not pull any punches. He was very...
by sworel | Jul 4, 2021 | 2021, Musings
John Burroughs was an American naturalist and a nature essayist who wrote in the later part of the 19th century. At one point, he commented on the hawk. He observed that when the hawk was attacked by crows or kingbirds, the hawk does not retaliate. He makes no...
by sworel | Jun 27, 2021 | 2021, Musings
Before the time of Socrates, there was a Greek philosopher named Empedocles. He was famous for discovering that air is a separate substance. But I think he is notable for his statement about the presence of God. He is credited with saying, “God is a circle whose...
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