Category Archives: Obedience

Doing as “Do” Lets Us Do

When I was in high school I used to play dominos with my brother Charley, my friend Ricky, an older friend nicknamed Buck, and an African-American friend whose nickname was Totsie. Totsie owned a little cafe in our end-of-the-road village … Continue reading

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How To Keep God From Working In You

When I was in Luxembourg a friend told me a story that was supposed to have happened the day World War II struck the little Grand Duchy. A powerful German army, like a Mac truck with its motor warming, waited … Continue reading

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The “Ungoofer” Machine

The screen fills with the face and white teeth of the handsome television reporter. “Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Today we’re talking with Professor I.M. Goofy about his new machine–the “Ungoofer.” It takes negative things and makes them positive.” Next … Continue reading

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Indiana Porter” and the Lost Bike Path

Have you ever wished that you had listened? I ride my bike often to try to stay in shape–three miles out to the top of a hill overlooking grain-laden fields near the village of Variscourt, a small prayer pause while … Continue reading

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