Making Memorial Day Memories
Memorial Day was memorable. Well, I’m actually referring to the weekend prior to the Monday holiday. We did remember the true meaning of the day, but the previous three days
God Provides, Even for the Seemingly Self-Sufficient
I should probably begin by letting you know that I have used Sarah Young’s “Jesus Calling” as part of my devotional reading for the past three years. Gradually, the main
Cell Phones: My Latest Frustration
I really don’t like being a complainer, but, come on. Some things just seem to exist in order to upset me. Recently, we switched our phone service from Verizon to
My Little Pity Party
When I first was gifted with this site I decided to be somewhat more candid here than, say, in the “Monday Morning Mailing” or on Facebook. Not too many people
Homosexuals and Hell
Daniel Lee Schinzing believes he has irrefutable evidence that homosexuals are not going to hell, and has written a book with the audacious title: “Homosexuals Aren’t Going to Hell: Here’s
My Self-imposed Sound of Silence
I’ve learned that keeping my mouth shut works best for me. To begin, my wife, Evelyn, is seriously hearing-impaired. With her hearing aid in her right ear (the ear that
Rainy Days and Pressure-washing
In an odd kind of irony, it’s not advisable to pressure-wash in the rain. While they both involve water, and both result in getting outdoor stuff wet, it’s just not
Teaching by Example? Not So Fast
I hang my keys up on a hook on the side of our hutch inside the front door when I come home. My wife, Evelyn, or I make our bed
A Tale of Two Cancers
I’ve been diagnosed with cancer. For the second time. However, I’m not overly concerned. The first time was some seven or eight years ago. I had had a lump behind
GC2019 – Thoughts on the United Methodist Church’s Special General Conference
The Special-Called United Methodist General Conference concludes in St. Louis today (Tues., February 26), and the decisions that are made have the potential to split the denomination as we know