Monthly Archives: February 2025

The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard Matthew 20:1-16 I was an L.A. kid. My favorite sportwas baseball. The weather was always kindenough for a game. My friends and Iknew the batting averages and the earned runaverages of the … Continue reading

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[tanka] repair workon the damemptying outthe harmonyof water and mud

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Dialog Between Athlete and Coach Hebrews 11:29-12:2 A duet: Athlete (alto or tenor) and Coach (bass) I ran my best, but failed to place.My legs were dead the entire race. I don’t have wind. I don’t feel strong.Tell me: What … Continue reading

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Dad Tips the Waitress For the first time in my life,I noticed how Dad paid a restaurant bill.I had been watching him silentlyon our long trip. We ate dinner in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.The waitress cleared the tableand came back with … Continue reading

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