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
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“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
Lenten Photo-a-day Challenge Week 7: April 12-17, 2022
I’m sharing only scriptures to ponder with the photos this week. TUESDAY, APRIL 12: FOUND Isaiah 55:6 "Seek the LORD while he may be FOUND; call upon him while he is near; Luke 23:2 And they began to accuse him: "We FOUND this man misleading our people, telling them not to pay taxes to the … Continue reading Lenten Photo-a-day Challenge Week 7: April 12-17, 2022
2022 Lenten Photo-a-day Challenge Week 6: April 5 -11
Only questions with the photos this week. TUESDAY, APRIL 5: BRING When you bring your offering before the Lord, do you do it with a joyful heart? Are you willing to share with others who are in need out of your own lack sometimes? What have you done lately that stretched your generosity muscles? WEDNESDAY, … Continue reading 2022 Lenten Photo-a-day Challenge Week 6: April 5 -11
2022 Lenten Photo-a-day Challenge Week 5: March 29- April 4
I'm giving only scripture prompts with the photos this week. Use them as you meditate on the daily themes. Do my pictures speak to them, or are they a stretch? TUESDAY, MARCH 29: SERVED Mark 10:45 For even the Son of Man did not come to BE SERVED, but TO SERVE, and to give His … Continue reading 2022 Lenten Photo-a-day Challenge Week 5: March 29- April 4