In the story we read today from 1 Samuel, where the Israelites went to him and asked God to give them a king … to be like other nations … we see how God granted their wish. From the ancient Chinese proverb that Judge Ito used to quote during the O.J. trial: “Be careful what you wish for … you just might get it.” God gave Samuel a “laundry list” of commands, which focuses on what serving a human king entailed for the Israelites. By then, none of the Israelites had ever breathe

Today is the eleventh Sunday of the Pentecost season.  In metaphysical thought, the number 11 is a “Master Number,” which means it can represent lower (a two, as 1 + 1) or it can be higher (eleven) vibrations.  The lower is representative of one plus a separate other one, as two.  The higher is a reflection of one plus a heavenly one, as eleven. If you recall, back on the Day of Pentecost, now 11 weeks ago, I said that was to be recognized as Graduation Day – when all good st

What’s in a name? I’m sure you remember the Johnny Cash song A Boy Named Sue.  A boy with a girl’s name.  That was a made up scenario and because of that, it was humorous.  A boy named Sue … ridiculous. Would you think it was funny if you had to grow up with a name your parents thought was unique, but all your classmates and friends thought was just odd?   Parents who didn’t want a child named like all the others being born, those with the popular names of the day?  Parents w