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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 →

My family was (is) not wealthy by any means. When your father is an elementary school principal, well  – you get the picture. And yet, we always had everything we needed. Granted, our summer vacations were not at time shares … Continue reading →

Some more surefooted than others, we come, Clutching walkers, leaning on canes, we come forward. We kneel before our Lord, Uncertain of getting up, some of us stand. We hear our name. We hold up hands to take the bread, … Continue reading →

Peter shares with us some GREAT news! I Peter 1:3-5: “What a God we have! And how fortunate we are to have him, this Father of our Master Jesus! Because Jesus was raised from the dead, we’ve been given a brand-new … Continue reading →

Here are six quips (clever and sometimes humorous remarks) I read some time ago. I saved them in my “blog” file to use at a later date. Today is that date. While they may not be humorous, they are clever … Continue reading →

Do you think that it is a little strange that when Jesus appears to his disciples after the Easter Resurrection, they don’t recognize him? This happens more than once.   It happened to Mary in the garden on Easter morning when … Continue reading →