[Note: Previously, in referring to the vernal equinox, I posted “Earth in the Balance” describing how life on earth is calibrated with incredible precision to support human life: https://www.kendallpres.org/earth-in-the-balance. This is a continuation of that line of thought. In addition I’ve added some new material at the end of this post about the way various… Read More »
Ten Things We Should Have Learned Since September 11, 2001
We can’t turn a blind eye to Islam, evangelism, heroism, and our Christian calling. By Jim Tonkowich [This article, written one year after the attacks that changed our world forever, updated and edited for abbreviation by me, still contains some very valuable insights. You might not agree with everything this writer says, but I think… Read More »
Labor Day
Christians have a reason to celebrate Labor Day that goes beyond having a three-day weekend. (Although that ain’t bad!) The Bible honors the fundamental dignity of workers, for we worship a God who labored in creating the world – and created human beings in his image to be workers. When God made Adam and Eve,… Read More »
In Honor of Independence Day
Let us thank God for his blessings to us in this nation. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America: When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth,… Read More »
Summer Solstice
This is an updated version of a blog I posted a few years ago at this time. I hope it brightens your day – pun intended. ******* This Sunday, June 20, 11:32 PM EDT is the Summer Solstice, beginning the longest day and shortest night of the year for those in the northern hemisphere. The… Read More »
Hungry for the Word … And I Wish They Weren’t
As you may know, our church (and I) are pretty zealous in encouraging personal Bible reading and Bible study. Studies show it’s one of the most important indicators of spiritual growth. We believe the Bible is God’s written Word to us, given to instruct, encourage and admonish us, and most importantly to point us to… Read More »
Top Ten All-Time Favorite Beatles Songs
Because several people asked, here is my attempt at a Top Ten list of my favorites. These are listed in loosely chronological order, not 10-9-8-7-etc. Hey, I narrowed it down to 10 … OK, 15. You try it. ******** “In My Life” – The prettiest, sweetest thing John ever wrote. If you cannot relate to… Read More »
When I’m 64 Answers
Wow – thanks to all of you for all of your responses. I’ve written hundreds of blogs over the years, and the three I’ve written on Rock’n’Roll trivia have generated the most comments or are right there at the top of all of them. Good to know what my audience’s interests are. With that brief… Read More »
When I’m 64
In case you missed it, which in the era of Facebook Almighty is increasingly hard to do – and I’m not even on FBA – I recently celebrated my 64th birthday. I’ve had in mind for quite some time to write this blog on that auspicious occasion, so here we go … before I forget… Read More »
One Simple Truth That Would Put an End to Mass Shootings
(And cure a host of other evils as well.) “Fairy tales do not tell children the dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children the dragons can be killed.” – G.K. Chesterton ******* Let’s start with a given: Everyone except for the very few dragons among us would like never again… Read More »
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