I know. It wasn’t but ten days ago that I was thankful for a warm winter. But for some reason, the snowfall was a welcome change today. It came VERY late this year. The white blanket of fluffy cold stuff is a beautiful reminder of how God is preparing new life for the spring. Of [...]
Read More...You never know what a day is going to bring. Some days you are just going about your business without any expectations. Today I was going through the mail (real mail, not email), and I found a card addressed to me. It was a “thank you” note from a friend I hadn’t heard from for [...]
Read More...There’s nothing like a cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter’s night. No, there’s no snow on the ground where we are. And yes, our heat is on so it’s not really cold in the house. But hot chocolate is one of those drinks you save for when it’s cold outside. Tonight we enjoyed [...]
Read More...I’ve never been a big fan of shopping for clothes. In fact, my wardrobe has not been one that you would call “fashionable.” It’s true that my wife threatened to call the crew from “What Not to Wear” to put me on the show. But since I’ve been losing weight I discovered that I don’t [...]
Read More...There is one thing I know for sure. There is a God and I’m not Him. Many years ago I set out on a spiritual search for truth. After years of investigating my own roots and exploring a number of world religions, my heart and soul found peace and affirmation in the birth of a [...]
Read More...Tonight our family went to see The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader. C.S. Lewis’ classic stories are great family entertainment, but they are also rife with spiritual allegory that brings Biblical truth to life. This particular installment dealt with issues of temptation, redemption, purpose, good & evil and destiny. It was a [...]
Read More...As I’ve been on a health kick for the last 3 1/2 months, I have tried to find new ways to take care of myself. One of the things I stopped doing was eating so many sweets. I love chocolate chip cookies and ice cream, so this was a major shift for me. About two [...]
Read More...Christmas is just a few days away. And while we will be away from home for the holiday, I do so enjoy the tree with all its lights. It is so peaceful to have the fireplace burning and to enjoy the glow emanating from the tree. Under the tree are a number of gifts. Of [...]
Read More...I’ve always been an extrovert. I love being around other people. I enjoy activity. I think I will always get recharged by being around others. It’s just my personality type. But I am learning to enjoy peace and quiet like never before. For example, I am the only one in the house right now. The [...]
Read More...About thirteen years or so ago, a friend introduced me to The Trans-Siberian Orchestra. The brainchild of a couple heavy metal rockers, the band came out with a Christmas CD unlike anything I had ever heard before. Take classical pieces, Christmas songs and an original holiday storyline centered on God’s working in the life of [...]
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