by Morning Reflections | Dec 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
(c) New Line Cinema So why didn’t Sam and Frodo just fly to Mordor on the backs of the eagles, since that’s how they were ultimately rescued?OK, let’s back up. In case you haven’t read the monumental Lord of the Rings saga, or seen their Oscar-winning film...
by Morning Reflections | Dec 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
A newly promoted military officer was ecstatic to discover that he had just merited his first private office.On his first day on the job, he sat down in his chair and surveyed his desk, his bookshelves, and his very own telephone. A moment later, as he looked out...
by Morning Reflections | Dec 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
When Chuck Norris grows up, he wants to be a Gurkha.Gurkhas are natives of the multi-ethnic highlands of Nepal. Over several centuries they have earned global notoriety as fearless warriors.The Chief of Staff of India’s armed forces once suggested, “If a man...
by Morning Reflections | Dec 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
Throughout this season of Advent our focus is “The Story of Christmas in 20 Words.” On each of the 20 weekday mornings ending on Christmas Eve, we’ll spotlight a single word from the Gospel accounts that helps us ponder more deeply the birth of Jesus.20. ...
by Morning Reflections | Dec 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
Throughout this season of Advent our focus is “The Story of Christmas in 20 Words.” On each of the 20 weekday mornings ending on Christmas Eve, we’ll spotlight a single word from the Gospel accounts that helps us ponder more deeply the birth of Jesus.19. ...
