Monthly Archives: July 2025

I did some experimentation today with my word processor’s AI component. I asked for a 300-word piece about God’s sadness over the continued conflicts between the races that He created. To say that I was amazed at the result would … Continue reading →

Leah Libresco Sargeant coordinates a debating program. She thinks learning to debate can help bridge the differences among people. She’s also a Christian. Here’s a fascinating quotation from her. “If the church is framed as a way to have community, … Continue reading →

My church’s Ladies Guild is having a tag sale this Saturday. I had the privilege of visiting the church hall for a few minutes during their setup this week and helping to bring out a few boxes for them to … Continue reading →

That’s what happens sometimes when we make plans – God laughs. It’s because He has something better in mind! He is not making fun of us; His perfect love could not possibly do that. He delights in us. God, personified … Continue reading →

I write this for the day of my 85th birthday.  I understand that we all have birthdays, actually every year.  My birthday is no more significant than yours, and most likely not worth a blog of its own.  But I … Continue reading →

In I Kings, we learn that King Solomon has a dream and, in the dream, God asks Solomon what he wants.  King Solomon asks for an understanding mind, so when he governs his people, he can discern between good and evil. … Continue reading →

The Fourth of July, which celebrates our freedom from England’s rule and the birth of our own United States is over for another year. We’ve had our picnics, watched fireworks fill the night skies, sang a few patriotic songs and … Continue reading →

July 4th in our family was always a fun day of celebration.  We lived next door to my grandfather’s grocery store in which he sold fireworks for this special day. Two uncles lived nearby who were always ready for excitement. … Continue reading →

Thomas got bad press as a doubter.  The resurrected Jesus had appeared to his disciples, but Tomas was missing.  When the others told Thomas what had happened, he replied, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands … Continue reading →

I have a number of pet peeves, and as I’ve grown older I seem to have even more. I’m turning into an old curmudgeon. Here are a few of them. (1) I am amazed, and bothered, by all the people … Continue reading →