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Who’s at the door?

Jesus isn’t knocking at the door; He left the door open, for heaven’s sake! Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, … Continue reading

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The Capitol March for the Dream

Mike, one of our readers in Sacramento, California, who also leads a high school band, has the distinction of joining me for lunch every day. At least that’s how he describes reading the Catch every day at school on his … Continue reading

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Integrated Bus Suggestions

Many thanks to our reader who provided us with this unusual slice of history – a list of suggestions provided by Martin Luther King, Jr. for African American bus riders following the Supreme Court ruling in 1956 to desegregate busses. … Continue reading

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Man in Black

Last night Marti and I were privileged to enjoy a little bit of musical theater around the songs and the memory of Johnny Cash. I say “little bit” to mean that the production and performance level of the play was … Continue reading

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Something to look forward to

Somebody gave me the coolest Christmas gift this year: three spring training games in Tempe, Arizona for my team, the Los Angeles Angels (I don’t think you have to say “of Anaheim” any more – it’s official). The package includes … Continue reading

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Midnight on Main Street

Midnight on Main Street The shades are all drawn tight And tranquilized the daylight eyes Try to sleep away the night While out on Main Street The midnight matinee Slips into open air in the light of neon day But … Continue reading

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Kung fu sheep?

Look, I am sending you out as sheep among wolves. Be wary as snakes and harmless as doves. (Matthew 10:16) There is much to be made in the teachings of Jesus of non-violence – even what I would call non-self-defense. … Continue reading

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Coyote calls

The eerie, curdling cries of a coyote woke me up out of a sound sleep this morning at about 3:30. It sounded like he was in my backyard. I didn’t know what it was at first because I was not … Continue reading

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When angels fold their wings

I apologize for waxing philosophical today, but I haven’t been able to get yesterday’s Catch about the singing nurse out of my mind, especially that lady who commented on how 24 hours of his singing might make her well, but … Continue reading

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The singing nurse

There was an article a while back in the morning paper about a singing nurse. A nurse who was also a student of voice has taken to singing favorite songs to patients to cheer them up. The patients who seem … Continue reading

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