From art to life Linda Baumeister/Review Grace of God Lutheran Church in Oakdale has been performing a live Last Supper, re-creating Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece painting with real people during their services for Lent. Here, James and Thaddeus emerged from the scene March 18. Each week, two disciples in the scene "come to life" and discuss with the audience what it means to take up the cross and follow Jesus.

Getting prepared

Many years ago Floyd Ebey spoke at a convention that my wife and I were attending. He told a story that might be considered a parable or an analogy. Sunday, August 29, 2010

Keep it brief

The Lord's Prayer in the book of Matthew in the King James Version has 66 words. The book of Luke is even shorter. The Gettysburg Address is made up of 286 words. The Declaration of Independence totals 1,322 words. Monday, August 23, 2010

The best investments

The Sunday newspapers give a list of financial institutions and the rates that they pay o CD accounts. The shorter the deposit time, the lower the return rate. Some banks have three month CDs, most or all have six month deposits. We guess when we buy or renew CDs. Should we buy a one, two or five year CD? What will the interest rates do in the future? Monday, August 16, 2010

Life's important decisions

Most adults can think of acquaintances that fit many categories. There are the good luck people, the bad luck people, the lazy bunch, the ambitious ones, the happy folk and the complainers. We could probably add many more to our list. Part of this is reality, all is perception. Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Content and contentment

There is an old story about someone asking a very wealthy man the question How much wealth would it take to make you content? He replied, just a little more. If a runner or a golfer improves their time or score just a little, that is good enough for now. Monday, August 02, 2010

It is not about me

It is not the awards, educational degrees or accomplishments that count when considering from birth to forever. Yes, they are nice and satisfying, but they are not the end in themselves. Sunday, July 25, 2010