This Do in Remembrance of Me.

The Eucharist or what many call Communion has different forms. The Catholic celebration is different from what protestant churches typically do with a tidbit of cracker and a thimble of grape juice. The celebration may be weekly, monthly, or only on special occasion. All practices have one thing in common: it is a liturgy, a […]

Seeing is Believing

My two-year-old granddaughter had no interest in letting me rest when there was an opportunity to play. Standing at my bedside, she poked my ribs. “Grampa. Me tickles.” The sleeping giant rose. I wrapped my hands around her as she shrieked with delight. After several rounds of tickling and uncontrollable laughter, she slipped off the […]

Name Value

Often in history, firstborn sons have been named after their fathers. John, son of John might be called “Deuce,” or William in the third successive generation might be called “Trey.” My given name is Franklin Henry Ball, after my grandfathers, Frank Joshua Ball and Heinrich (Henry) Biehl. As a youngster, people called me “Frankie.” In […]

Time for God

I heard a preacher say, “You need to make time for God.” Great idea.I wonder how many hours should be set aside. I’ve read about people who spend several hours a day in prayer, but there’s a point where we need to quit listening and start doing what we know we should do. If I […]