Monthly Archives: February 2018

When I entered college, I was scared to death of calculus. I had never had calculus in high school, and I had always been told how hard it was. It turned out to be easier than my high school math … Continue reading →

Last night, I had the pleasure of attending a Florida Orchestra concert. They are fantastic! The featured selection was Dvorak’s “New World Symphony.” It was a real crowd-pleaser and is one of the most famous and popular classical works. Composed … Continue reading →

  The past couple weeks our TV set has been tuned to the Winter Olympics. We get hooked on these special games and their world-wide cast of participants. TV coverage highlights the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. … Continue reading →

All our lives we have desires, sometimes healthy, sometimes not. We look at our lives and based on society’s standards, we determine whether we are doing well or not. Instead of being content with food, clothing and shelter, we want … Continue reading →

By the time I reach for a “User Manual,” I’m usually frustrated beyond belief. Not known for my patience, my eyes are usually glazed over, my breathing erratic, and my brow full of sweat. It doesn’t matter what the problem … Continue reading →

My dear friend! Janice and I met in high school and shared a knack for drama. While she loved and went on to major in English, I loved Biology and specialized in the field of science. She was from a … Continue reading →

  Next to the Bible, the most popular Christian book is The Imitation of Christ by the German priest Thomas á Kempis (1380-1471). Thomas wrote this devotional handbook in stages around 1418-1427. As the title tells us, the best way … Continue reading →

Last Wednesday we held our Ash Wednesday service to start off Lent, a period of repentance. In addition to Communion, Pastor Art smudged a cross on our foreheads using ashes, which traditionally come from burning the palms from last year’s … Continue reading →

Growing up in a music-loving household, my brother and I got used to hearing classical music on Sunday afternoons. My parents had an impressive collection of LP’S. “The Three B’s” were well represented: Bach, Beethoven and Brahms. Those themes, those … Continue reading →

When God gave the Ten Commandments and it came to Sabbath rest, His message was clear: “If creation didn’t crash when I rested, it won’t crash when you do!” * Ah, we are so busy. We fill our calendars and … Continue reading →