Monthly Archives: October 2025

“Sing to the Lord, all the world! Worship the Lord with joy; come before him with happ6y songs!” Psalm 100:1 (TEV) Who doesn’t know Psalm 100? No doubt many of us grew up with this as a Sunday memorization project. … Continue reading →

My father, a machinist, could look at a blueprint and use it to turn stock metal into intricate machinery. Like my father, I took classes in drafting and machine shop, but unlike him most things I made didn’t turn out … Continue reading →

One of my favorite hymns, “On Eagle’s Wings”, is a well-known hymn that praises the uplifting presence of the Lord in our lives.  The first stanza is a reference to Psalm 91:1-2, which says “Whoever dwells in the shelter of … Continue reading →

“My mother used to say that…” or “Oh, my goodness, I haven’t heard that in ages…” or “That is something my grandmother told me…” or “That quote was hanging in my 5th grade classroom.” Sayings.  Adages.  Wisdom.  Proverbs 4:23 (From the Message): “Keep vigilant watch … Continue reading →

Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:14 Patience in waiting for the Lord is one of the greatest acts of faith a believer can show.In our fast-paced world, we often want … Continue reading →

These are funny English words. Words that carry the weight of responsibility with them. When I was in Grammar School (the school where I learned grammar and spelling and handwriting-a long time ago), I learned that “choose” is an irregular verb, meaning “to pick one thing over another.” The word “chose” is the past tense of the word. “Chosen” … Continue reading →

In front of our house in Chicago was a silver maple tree. Although the house is gone, the tree is still there. I’m guessing it’s around 130 years old. In the fall silver maples are a disappointment. The leaves turn … Continue reading →

I’m gearing up for some road trips this fall. I’m sure many of us have traveled recently, headingoff for destinations far and wide. Business or pleasure, city or country, mountain or beach, weall love to travel. Set an example for … Continue reading →

This has probably happened to you, as it did me this morning. Usually our most vivid dreams (or nightmares) happen right before we awaken. This morning I had a humdinger! I was on stage, performing trombone with a band, and … Continue reading →

I recently had the occasion to visit a shop in Cedar Key that features art and crafts, all made by local artists.  All the items were beautiful; each showed the distinctive talents of a particular artist.  I found so much … Continue reading →