Monthly Archives: June 2011
The Long and Winding Road: My Journey to Life
“Ministry means the ongoing attempt to put one’s own search for God, with all the moments of pain and joy, despair and hope, at the disposal of those who want to join this search but do not know how.” Henri Nouwen … Continue reading
Filed under christian life, faith, Pastoral Care, philosophy, Religion
The Unbelievable Implosion of a Storied Baseball Franchise
At one time the Los Angeles Dodgers were one of the most desirable and bulletproof franchises in all of sports. They were one of Major League Baseball’s premier franchises. They had a reputation as pioneers they were the stuff of … Continue reading
The Evolving Faith of a Miscreant Priest
“Practically speaking, your religion is the story you tell about your life.” Andrew A Greeley Three years ago I had an emotional physical and spiritual breakdown as the life and faith that I had known for many years came apart … Continue reading
Filed under christian life, faith, Pastoral Care, PTSD, Religion, Tour in Iraq
Till the Smoke Clears: A Reflection on PTSD and Faith
A morning drive in Iraq, looks like that here too We are in a drought in Eastern North Carolina and with that drought have come forest and peat fires in the areas surrounding the Crystal Coast. The fires have now … Continue reading
Filed under Loose thoughts and musings
The Great Marianas Turkey Shoot
U.S. Navy personnel observe the Air Battle from a Carrier The Battle of the Philippine Sea of 19-20 June 1944 was the largest carrier battle in history. Twenty four aircraft carriers, 15 American and 9 Japanese embarking over 1400 aircraft … Continue reading
Filed under History, Military, US Navy, world war two in the pacific
Pinning on the Gold Bars: 28 Years Later
On June 19th 1983 I was sworn in as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army at the University of California Los Angeles. I was a history major in college and had actually completed my degree the year prior … Continue reading
The Banal Immorality of Targeted Advertising on Father’s Day
I am approaching the first anniversary of my Dad’s death and missing him. Dad was really good to me and gave me a lot of what I needed to succeed in life. He died of complications of Alzheimer’s disease on … Continue reading
Filed under marriage and relationships, remembering friends
