“What Dead Fly Can Ruin Your Reputation?” (Proverbs 22)
2023-01-30 03:57:10 While visiting Israel a few years back, our tour group was not permitted to wear perfume or cologne. At first the restriction seemed odd, but once I boarded the crowded tour bus that would be “home” for the next several days, I quickly
“Use Mouth Guards and Save Yourself Some Trouble” (Proverbs 21)
2023-01-21 18:15:31 Every time I read Proverbs 21:23, I am reminded of my high school and university softball days. I mostly played two positions, third base and catcher, and I wore a mouth guard for both. A huge fear was catching a high velocity hit
“Use a Mouth Guard and Save Yourself Some Trouble” (Proverbs 21)
2023-01-21 18:16:15 Every time I read Proverbs 21:23, I am reminded of my high school and university softball days. I mostly played two positions, third base and catcher, and I wore a mouth guard for both. A huge fear was catching a high velocity hit
“Quitter’s Day”
2023-01-13 18:15:26 Today, the second Friday in January, is known as “Quitter’s Day”, and my favorite local chocolate shop is closed. The chocolatier’s counters were sparse after the Christmas season ended because his customers were sticking to their New Year’s resolutions. The aftermath of holiday
“And in this corner…” (Proverbs 20)
2023-01-05 19:09:21 Fred Flintstone, a popular cartoon character in the early 60’s, operated a dinosaur crane in a quarry at the Slate Rock and Gravel Company in a suburb named Bedrock. Married to Wilma, a modern stone aged wife, they often quarreled, mostly because she
“How Then Shall We Resolve?”
2023-01-01 04:03:03 January 1st is an illustrious day for making New Year’s resolutions, and many ways exist as to how to go about that process. As someone who resolves to not resolve making resolutions (I set annual goals instead), I am still fascinated with the
“The Great Exchange”
2023-01-06 03:33:24 The week following Christmas day is often filled with exchanging those Christmas gifts which may have been the wrong color, size, brand, or model. Even though great thought may have gone into buying the perfect gift for someone, our gift may not be
“Christmas in One Word”
2022-12-25 18:33:23 If I were to sum up Christmas in one word, it would be “Immanuel” – God with us. The prophet, Isaiah, was the first to introduce us to this glorious name, “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall
“More Than Muddle Through”
2022-12-19 16:38:40 My musical diet from Thanksgiving until New Year’s Day consists mostly of Christmas songs, carols, and hymns. Admittedly, I lean towards a good melancholy melody, and one song rose to the top this year – Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas! The song
“Fast and Furious”
2022-12-10 18:34:09 I have a tried and true motto when it comes to food – “If I didn’t have to cook it or clean it up, it tastes good to me.” Nothing brings as much joy as eating food for which I did not have