I still remember an article I read from the color-coded SRA Reading Laboratory box in the sixth grade. It described the power of lightning in a true story of a potato farm in Idaho. Lightning struck a field, leaving an acre of baked potatoes in the ground. I was impressed. Fast forward to my college … Continue reading Lightning Rods
Christian Life
OFF TO A GOOD START IN 2023
I must say, if the rest of 2023 continues like these first few weeks, it will be a good year. But “present performance is no predictor of future results,” as an old advertisement said. I’m getting tired of so many foggy mornings and gray days, but I know spring is coming quickly. We’ve had wide … Continue reading OFF TO A GOOD START IN 2023
Jump Off that Pedestal
Today’s Twitter post was: “We would be so much better off if folks would just go ahead and admit we don’t always have it all together. Some days are better than others. Some aren’t. This too shall pass.” I wrote that because some people just can’t seem to admit their mistakes, defects, and weaknesses. It’s … Continue reading Jump Off that Pedestal
Parts of My Life
For over fifty years, I have spent a lot of my life in service to the Lord. I’m rather proud of my efforts and accomplishments. And therein lies the problem. I’m at a stage where I’m not as active as I used to be for various reasons. After all, I’m knocking on Seventy’s door. But … Continue reading Parts of My Life
“A Magnificent Desolation”
The summer of 1969 was a year of great upheaval in the world. Most teenagers I knew were pretty oblivious to national and world events. I turned sixteen in February, and like my friends, my self-centered focus was on going places to do fun things. And yet, the world screamed for attention. Richard Nixon became … Continue reading “A Magnificent Desolation”
She Loved Much
Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven--for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little." And he said to her, "Your sins are forgiven." -Luke 7: 47-48 One of my long-time friends was laid to rest last week. It's still hard to believe she's gone because her death … Continue reading She Loved Much
On the Shelf
The past two weeks proved to be a wonderful, interesting time for me. I felt impressed to take a break from Twitter since that's the only social media I do unless you count this blog. I know Twitter has a bad reputation: "cesspool," "bullying," "unwholesome content," "vicious comments." I see that kind of stuff is … Continue reading On the Shelf