Monthly Archives: April 2011

Religion and Politics

April 13 I won’t normally write about comparison of political positions and religious tenets in this blog. However, I have been thinking about the positions that political leaders are taking these days and how these positions relate to what Christ … Continue reading

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Discipline and structure

April 12 I have enjoyed my two days as a seating host at Safeco Field. I am scheduled for tomorrow, as well. Although the team is struggling for wins, the fans are fun. I have not had any rude, inappropriate … Continue reading

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Can we follow Jesus onto the Cross?

April 11 Can you imagine what it would be like to understand that your behaviors would lead to your death, and you followed the behaviors anyway? I have a hard time believing I would continue following a path of action … Continue reading

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Prayerful ending to a wonderful day.

April 9 I am writing this day’s blog entry at 11:30 PM due to three events in my day. I slept until 8:00 AM and then attended my grandson’s baseball opening day gathering. From this event, my wife and I … Continue reading

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Asking for repentance

April 8 Yesterday I wrote about the confession of our sins that is said in the Litany of Penitence in the Episcopal Church during the Ash Wednesday service. Most of the rest of the Litany is the asking for repentance … Continue reading

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Litany of Penitence

April 7 Part of the Ash Wednesday Service is the Litany of Penitence. We all kneel and recite a confession of our sins “by our own fault in thought, word, and deed; by what we have done, and by what … Continue reading

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A quiet day at home

April 6 A quiet day at home is comfort at its best. I am working in the yard and rebuilding a child sized picnic table. I write my stories and post to my blog. Has God seen fit to gift … Continue reading

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Game on!

April 5 I finished my training last night regarding alcohol impairment by fans at Seattle Mariner games. It amazes me how many people can misjudge what they are doing when they think nothing is wrong. I have done it and … Continue reading

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My last training session before Opening Day.

April 4 I am attending the last of my training sessions with the Seattle Mariners baseball organization, tonight. This training is about alcohol use and misuse in the stadium and recognition of who is imbibing beyond an entertainment level. I … Continue reading

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Saturday night, what a day!

April 2 Today has been a fun day. First my baby girl had another birthday. She celebrated at the Melting Pot Restaurant in Virginia. I miss her but look forward to her coming west in May and again in June. … Continue reading

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