Just Because!

…we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope… Romans 5:3-4 Godzilla really like Paul. His advice practical to church about suffering for Christ. Paul see suffering as productive as it teaches character and endurance. Ultimately all lead to hopeful living. Godzilla think Paul world’s greatest […]

Godzilla hear from Cup’O’Joe the Existentialist who bounce around “Left Coast” on vacation. Cup’O’Joe remind Godzilla of recognition receive in 2004. Award come 50 years after starring in first movie directed by famed director, Ishirō Honda (本多 猪四郎いしろう). Godzilla join Mouse, Bunny, and Woodpecker on Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Godzilla like some old comic strips. Godzilla especially like when “42” is referenced. Godzilla think it good idea to spend time with “42” before going to bed. Godzilla believes it good thing to confess before God and go to bed with clear conscience; and maybe next day you will do better than the day before.

Hitchhiker is off Godzilla will take his place We hope you enjoy! Haiku: “Pinch Hitting” You all know the Hitchhiker’s affinity toward Japanese poetry. He also needs to buy a new car. Godzilla has found the perfect next car for the Hitchhiker. If you need a car Godzilla will help you too For a modest […]

I’ve got my towel and HitchHiker’s Guide… Today is the first of forty-two days of hitchhiking adventure known as a clergy leave (some call it a sabbatical, but I ain’t writing no book). If you remember, my first attempt at this was for January and February 2021, but it was prematurely squashed by some pesky […]

The earth, O Lord, is full of your steadfast love; teach me your statutes! Psalm 119:64 From my favorite acrostic Psalm comes this gem. The psalmist exclaims that the earth full of 42’s kheh’-sed, which means God’s mercy/goodness/kindness. It’s challenging to believe this to be true in our time where mercy, goodness, and kindness are in […]