Thanksgiving will be here before we know it. Thanksgiving is a time when we should reflect on all the ways that we have been blessed. Not only should we all thank God for our blessings, but we should also thank the many people who have contributed to our life in a positive way. We can […]
Author: Matthew Tompkins
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
We rely on our senses to navigate this world and when it’s dark we lose our ability to see well. We feel nervous and fearful when we can’t see what’s around us. Our mind can fill in the gaps from our lack of vision. We feel something brush against us or hear a creak and […]
I Want to See
The gift of sight allows us to see the beauty of creation and conversely, the ugliness of life as well. Being able to see allows us to better interact with the world and navigate through it. Some people need glasses to help them see and others have great sight with no help at all. We […]
What Can I Do for You?
How many of our prayers involve asking or begging God for help with this or that? I can relate to those prayers as a pilot who commutes by airplane and isn’t guaranteed a seat. I have walked quickly through the airport many times saying the Our Father over and over hoping to get on my […]
Too Rich for My Blood
I very rarely play the lottery, but sometimes when the jackpot gets very high, I like to think about what I would do if I won all that money. I imagine retiring early and being able to relax and enjoy life without worries. However, after thinking about it, having a huge amount of money brings […]
The Two Shall Become One Flesh
One of the big messages being pushed lately is equality of the sexes. Society tells us that men and women should all have the same rights, opportunities, and be treated equally. While this message should be true in regards to certain aspects of life, we are not all the same and we shouldn’t be treated […]
Airway to Heaven
You book a flight for an upcoming trip that you have been planning for a long time. When you get to the airport for your flight, you find out that you have been upgraded to first class at no extra charge. During the flight, you are served a delicious meal. The cabin crew helps make […]