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I was around 14 when I decided to read the Bible through in a year. I recall from that endeavor the discovery of Genesis 3:15. God says to the serpent who tempted Eve and Adam: “I will put enmity between … Continue reading →

 Do you ever get lost? I rarely get lost, but I do admit to some unplanned exploring. In these situations Paulette usually says, “You’re lost! And like all men you just refuse to ask for directions!” She’s not alone in … Continue reading →

My mother was a photo album freak. She made personalized ones for my brother and me. This morning I looked through my #2 – the high school years. Honestly, I was searching for inspiration, something to write about. Part of … Continue reading →

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” These well-known words open the … Continue reading →

        Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.  And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”         Are … Continue reading →

I recently received a gift from a girl friend of over 50 years.  It was a coffee cup with these words written on it. “Good morning, Patty. I’ll be handling all your problems today”. The cup was a wonderful gift … Continue reading →

In my school teaching days we shared this joke: “This form is important. Fill it out in 30 copies, one for yourself, one for your principal, and 28 to lose in the Board of Education files.” I’ve never known a … Continue reading →

One day, Grampa told me the story of his arrival in America. It was May 24, 1883 when the family arrived at Castle Garden in New York. Grampa never forgot the crowds and turmoil in the city that day. It … Continue reading →

Love is a verb. Forrest Gump (my hero) is not a smart man, but he knows what love is. By very self-definition, God is love. The scores of dictionary entries for “love” cannot decipher or describe this essence. “Love her” … Continue reading →

Today I want to share a hymn that is special to me. The words speak to me when I sing it. Truly God is calling each of us to follow.  He wants us to abandon the things that are holding … Continue reading →