Author Archives: David Persons

“Correction must be left to the One Who knows correction and forgiveness are the same.” ACIM, ch. 27.II.16   “Peter came and said to Jesus, “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? … Continue reading →

  When he had said this, he cried with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” Jn. 11:43 I’m sure you remember times when God seemed to desert you. We all do. At times we all feel lonely, God-forsaken, and deep … Continue reading →

I referred to light and our personal happiness when I spoke last March at the Hamburg UU Church. Since then I have reflected more on these aspects after reading a book given to me by my friend Malcolm Muir called, … Continue reading →

I couldn’t get to sleep the other evening so searching online for a few vegan sources, I came upon an article written by blog/podcaster and author/speaker Colleen Patrick-Goudreau.  She calls herself, “The Joyful Vegan!”  I like it.   Listening to her speak concerning the recent … Continue reading →

On July 30 Naomi and I celebrated 50 years of marriage. A milestone in our lives, we survived during times when divorce rates soared in the 70’s and 80’s. They have fallen steadily since. Still, chances today of being married … Continue reading →

(The following is a manuscript of my talk on March 1, 2015 at the Hamburg UU Church. The folks there are very welcoming to us as I always enjoy either visiting or speaking there. Of course, when I speak, I … Continue reading →

Mary, Having It All With Nothing! “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savor, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant….” Luke 1:46 Imagine Mary, the mother of Jesus, singing … Continue reading →

Possibilities in light of present conditions. “Hear this, your rulers of the house of Jacob…..its prophets give oracles for money; yet they learn upon the Lord and say, ‘Surely the Lord is with us! No harm shall come upon us.” … Continue reading →