As I’ve reflected on some of my experiences in the deserts and wastelands of life, I’ve noticed something that, at once is both disconcerting and…
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As I’ve reflected on some of my experiences in the deserts and wastelands of life, I’ve noticed something that, at once is both disconcerting and…
Leave a CommentIt’s been a slow day here at the old homestead. Usually, something throughout the day jumps at me and I reflect on it and write…
Leave a CommentI was going to take today off. It’s New Year day and I just felt like taking it easy. I read a story in the…
Leave a CommentI’m sure that many folks are taking today to reflect on their accomplishments of the past 12 months, as well as to look ahead to…
2 CommentsWhen I was kid Flip Wilson had a character named Geraldine. Her famous line when anything went awry was, “The devil made me do it!”Of…
Leave a CommentOne of my favorite professors at Ashland, John Byron, posted the following: http://thebiblicalworld.blogspot.com/2011/12/peace-on-earth-good-will-towards-men.html It seems that even in a sacred place, at a sacred time,…
Leave a CommentOne of the things about being a Christ follower is that people expect you to always have good days and be in good spirits. There’s…
Leave a CommentThis morning as I was spending time with God, I read this in Thomas à Kempis’ The Imitation of Christ, “I desire, Lord, to give…
Leave a CommentIt’s Dec. 25, 2011. A day that we in the Christian world celebrate the birth of Jesus the Messiah. Christ followers around the world will…
Leave a CommentThis morning I had plans. I planned to finish my Christmas shopping. One last thing for my wife. Then, clean the house and finish wrapping…
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