Tag Archives: joy
Rockin’ Robin
I saw my first robin yesterday. I was on a back road and the plump little red breast started flying out of a field toward my car. I figured he/she would veer away, but no, he/she veered straight for my … Continue reading
He Is Not Here
Once again, I’m dipping into some words from my pulpit days at Tyre Reformed. I’m not a preacher so you’re not going to get a sermon this morning. But I am a journalist and editor, so you’re in for an … Continue reading
Wednesday Writing XV
Well, it’s Wednesday so it’s time to add to our collaborative community story. We’re following a flashback of our main character, Samantha. The story thus far is on the blog under “Story.” Here’s where we left off. Chad said, “Sure … Continue reading
More Babies
As promised, another grandchild joined the human race rank and file this afternoon (March 18), just the latest of God’s gift of promise to us. Welcome to the world Colin Joseph Biery, my newest grandson. God shared him with us … Continue reading
Play Ball!
Do you know what tomorrow is? The first day of spring training! Well, actually, it opened today with a Boston split squad against Northeastern University (a 3-0 win) and Boston College (an 11-1 win) {I guess the Red Sox need … Continue reading
Joy … Joy … Joy
As I mentioned before, I’m not a preacher, but when I was an elder at Tyre (NY) Reformed Church, I was pressed into pulpit service. I came across my sermon the other day and thought I would share it. It’s … Continue reading
Babies
I don’t know about you, but when I hear of new birth, I get excited. Babies are God’s gift of promise to us. And, when the baby is flesh and blood, it’s even more delightful. Welcome to the world Benjamin … Continue reading
Traditions
Traditions are a wonderful thing. They are a glue that binds families together. Doing the same thing every year has a certain appeal of continuity. A fellow blogger, writing at Field Notes from Fatherhood — http://fieldnotesfromfatherhood.com/2012/12/15/of-the-ties-that-bind-families-one-is-second-only-to-love-tradition/ — summed it well. … Continue reading
The Light 