I take attendance every single day at school in my Spanish classes. As I call out each name on the roll my students must respond by saying “Aqui” (Here) or “Presente” (Present). It is rare to have a full class on any given day. There are always students that…
Category: Pastor’s Meditations
Lost Wallets
A few months ago I almost lost my wallet; well, I lost it but I was blessed to be able to find it again. It happened in the city of Naples, Florida. I went to the market after a morning swim in the beach and not wanting to…
Giants Will Fall
I am tired, very tired…and sore, very sore. I just finished cutting down the biggest cedar tree you will ever see. It was a giant of a tree; towering over 45 feet high, with a diameter in excess of four feet. It took me quite a few hours…
Ready for the Storms
As I write these lines a powerful hurricane is approaching the state of Florida. Irma has already devastated many Caribbean islands and now turns its attention to the southeast parts of the United States. This powerful storm can destroy many homes and kill some people and at…
The Truth Kills
The story of Florence Foster Jenkins is amusing and tragic. She was a wealthy New York socialite, who “performed” in many private concerts for her friends and celebrities. This tone-deaf “singer” was never told the truth about her awful voice and she kept on singing from 1920s to…
Get Up Again and Fight
Today is the world championship fight between Floyd Mayweather and Connor McGregor. Millions will be watching the fight and millions of dollars are being wagered (wasted) in Las Vegas. Who is going to win? Everyone asks. My answer: Who cares? Champions come and go and all of…
A Touch of Oil (Leviticus 2)
“You shall add oil to it…” I enjoy eating bread. There are many varieties I like, such as Cuban, French, Italian, White Mountain, garlic, etc. I can eat these breads with or without butter, but my favorite additive is olive oil. Olive oil (and a little touch…
Leviticus 1 (April 1)
Accepted “…and it shall be acceptable…” Heaven is a gift from God. Those who want to live in…
No Substitute
There are people in our schools that are extremely important. As a teacher, I value the contributions of substitute teachers, for without them many academic instittutions would be forced to close its doors. It is comforting to know that when I have to miss school for any reason, a substitute will…
The Valley Song
My soul is cast down / I am a prisoner of fear I don’t want to drown / Lord, are you even here? I cry out your name / Amid my great distress I long for your embrace / For I am alone and depressed Who can save me from this situation? / Who can change my life…