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 »
Earth in the Balance
Note: Spring arrives Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 5:37 a.m. I know this, not because I’m just so doggone smart, nor just because I have an internet connection. I know this because the earth runs in a very orderly, predictable, lawful manner, so we are not left to guess at such things. And I submit… Read More »
The Real Saint Patrick: Slave, Shepherd, Saint*
Sure and begorrah, and top o’ th’ mornin’ to ya ….** We all know March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day. Therefore I thought it might be appropriate to throw a little history your way about the man we call “Saint” Patrick, and why his life means more to us than just an excuse to drink green… Read More »
In Honor of President’s Day
– I offer these quotes from past presidents. George Washington: “It is the DUTY of all nations to acknowledge the Providence of Almighty God, to OBEY His will, to be GRATEFUL for His benefits, and humbly to IMPLORE His protection and favor.” – October 3, 1789 President Washington began the practice of delivering annual messages… Read More »
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