2024.05.10

“If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.” Matthew 18:15 I find hope for the church (ecclesia) in this teaching from our Lord. The Prince of Peace wants us to have boundaries in Christian community, but […]

2024.05.07

Called to Serve!? As I write this, I do not know where I will be when it is published. Why? Because HitchHiker has been called to JURY DUTY again! At O’dark-thirty on Monday morning, and for the first time in many years, I actually have to report to the courthouse. In a few hours, I will be creating love-mischief amongst my fellow servers and […]

2024.05.05

TOYIN’ Extrovert’s heaven an introvert’s Gehenna and vice versa One recharges from people The other from seclusion “Inverse Opposites” – an original HitchHiker TANKA inspired by a friend and colleague who is my inverse opposite.

2024.05.03

Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12.12 Nothing says Christian like these three elements called out by the Apostle Paul. They make me want to sing!! “My HOPE is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness.” “Be still, my soul; the Lord is on thy side; bear […]

2024.05.02.2

Toyin’ (Anniversary Addition) Fellow Traveler, Friend, Confidant, and Lover Soulmate and much more. Oh the Adventures we’ve logged. Thirty-two years; more to come! “Fellow Traveler” – An original TANKA by HitchHiker inspired by a journey alongside the best traveling partner ever! To my beloved “J”

2024.05.02

bLOG Originally Published 2022.04.18 Note: HitchHiker was having a moment, and Godzilla was capitalizing on it!! ************ “Hitchhiker really need Vacation!” This morning, Godzilla watch HitchHiker wrestle with sweatshirt. HitchHiker seem confused as he fight with pockets hanging off and not tuck in. So HitchHiker look in mirror. This what Hitchhiker see: Everything seem okay […]

2024.05.01

(Originally Published 2022.01.11) Still pertinent today!