MorningWalk by Tom Ehrich
Moving, Boxes, and God's Kindness
January 31, 2011
Last weekend I had little on my mind other than moving to our new apartment. Then I got to church and heard a powerful sermon about dreaming big. Sounded right to me. My dreams get bigger every day. Went back later for Lifeline, the recovery ministry I coordinate, and had a blessed evening where the atmosphere was inviting, the music deep, the talks heartfelt, and Spirit alive. Came home and ...
Life Can Be Difficult
January 26, 2011
I sat in the members' room at my college club, hoping for some quiet time to think but being treated instead to an intense discussion about a woman's job loss and failed marriage. A man – mentor? coach? friend? – was trying to help her. And from what I couldn't avoid hearing, he was giving her good counsel. None of my business of course, so I left shortly. But it did strike me how ...
Playing Fields
January 25, 2011
I figured out why the Jets played so poorly in the first half of Sunday's playoff game with Pittsburgh. Or my wife did. She reminded me I hadn't put on my Jets cap. I always wear it when I watch Jets games, and this time I simply forgot until the Jets were behind. Mea culpa. That is nonsense, of course. My wearing a cap feels good but has no impact on outcome. The game is decided on the ...
Why Weren't the Jets Prepared?
January 24, 2011
From my 100% biased perspective as a New York Jets fan, the first half of yesterday's conference championship reminded me of the few times I stood up in the pulpit unprepared, hoping I could wing it, only to discover that the Muse didn't cooperate. How could our lads be so flat, so clueless about the Steelers' game plan? Even putting on my Jets cap didn't help. I'm sure mine isn't the only ...
