Preposterous

Each night before bed, my wife feeds our cat treats. Watching the two of them one night led me to meditate on how preposterous God’s plan seems at times—particularly the way He loves, cares for, and intervenes with us who couldn’t care less for Him much of the time. My mind wandered to Daniel chapter…

Filling the Empty Tomb

Chloe Last month, our cat Chloe was diagnosed with feline leukemia.  Two days later we had to put her to sleep.  She was too weak and debilitated. Six weeks earlier, Chloe had a routine checkup.  At that time the vet said she was in great health.  Losing her in three days’ time was stunning.  Our…

From Christ to the Cat Box

The following is an entry from my journal in 2009. *** This morning, I was lamenting all the things that impinge on my being with God—responsibilities related to family or church, people that need ministry, home or auto maintenance, and 1,000 other things right down to my cat who, when I have a second of…