Tag Archives: god

A New Story

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Ray V.

Spending the last 38 years in funeral service, I have met countless clergy and heard more “funeral messages” than I can even begin to count. For Christians, the funeral message is the part of a funeral that reinforces our belief … Continue reading →

Posted in God, God's Love | Tagged Believing in God, god, Henry Nouwen, Jonathan Kollman, Ogle & Paul R Young Funeral Home, twins | 4 Comments

On Prayer

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Ray V.

Once a man was asked, “What do you gain by regularly praying to God?” “Nothing,” was his response. “But let me tell you what I lose: anger, ego, greed, depression, insecurity, selfishness, and fear of death.” Sometimes the answer to … Continue reading →

Posted in prayer | Tagged Fr. John Memorich, god, Leading by example, prayer | 6 Comments

The Dreams That Have Escaped You…

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Ray V.

How many immediately recognize those words? (You need to have a few years under your belt) John Denver was a great song writer and singer. He got a little weird as time went on. OK, a lot weird, but his … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, American songwriters, An Evening With John Denver, god, John Denver, Music of the 70's, OH, Ray Visotski, Rhymes and Reasons | 2 Comments

Monday Reminder

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Ray V.

This is not a typical panel for me, but I just cannot get it out of my head since seeing it Saturday evening. This is as good a week as any to ponder these words……