Good Friday. To those who follow Jesus, this day is a time to remember the sacrifice He made by dying a horribly painful death on a cross. Those who are Catholic seem to have a better grasp of the terrible pain Jesus experienced as he died on a cross. You’ll find a painting of this […]

Every day, almost, I see things that are broken. Or poorly designed. Or that could be much better. Last weekend, I went to a coffee shop to enjoy some delicious coffee for a couple of hours in a stimulating environment. After I finished washing my hands, I saw that the trashcan just below the towel […]

As you know, Jon is beginning a new chapter of involvement in others’ lives by no longer serving as a hospital chaplain. He now has the freedom to be more flexible in other ways to encourage life and growth. This is Paul Merrill writing. (I write here every first Friday.) Jon and I have known […]

He disappeared. We have a seven-year-old cat, Oliver. He’s indoor/outdoor. We always try to get him inside at night, since there are animals like coyotes that occasionally visit our suburban neighborhood. They would love to make him a snack. Occasionally he stays out a night or two. Once, he was away for a whole week. […]