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
The Secret to Happiness: Expect Incompetence
The Secret to Happiness: Expect Incompetence
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