Quarantine

The President has called for social distancing guidelines to continue through April 30, and issued a prediction that the next two weeks will be the toughest. People - especially the kids - are getting "cabin fever" as we use to call it, and in some places there is little evidence that anything has changed. People … Continue reading Quarantine

Contentment

Many of us have parents and/or grandparents who lived through the Great Depression in America. Some of the phrases and "proverbs" that came out of that era were passed on to us. "Fix it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without." Money was tight, if there was any money. What you had … Continue reading Contentment

Bear Hunting

The story goes about a man who was bear hunting and had hired a local guide. They saw a big bear over on the next hill, within range, and the guide said "Take your shot." The man did so, and wounded the bear, which turned and ran straight at the hunters in a roaring rage. … Continue reading Bear Hunting

Unpopular Topics?

I just had a letter to the editor of two local newspapers returned to me with less than convincing reasons why they didn't want to publish it. It made me realize that most news media outlets don't want to deal with the unpopular topics, especially if those topics are not in alignment with their political … Continue reading Unpopular Topics?

Prognosis

If you have watched the times President Trump has addressed the nation about the COVID-19 virus, one thing he made a point of is protecting our elderly, not just those living at home, but in senior care centers and nursing homes, etc. He has ordered different departments to work with private sector insurance companies, labs, … Continue reading Prognosis

Personal Note on Coronavirus

The coronavirus (COVID-19) is here. Well, it's kind of everywhere. Just today the World Health Organization declared a world pandemic since it has appeared in so many countries. People are reacting differently to it, some are shouting "the sky is falling!" and some are saying it's no big deal, just another bug to deal with … Continue reading Personal Note on Coronavirus

Understanding the Times

David had been banished from the presence of King Saul. Jealousy and suspicion drove Saul to mistrust David, even though Saul had liked David and promoted him to a high rank in his army. After David slew the giant Goliath an evil spirit began to influence Saul and eventually drove him to try to kill … Continue reading Understanding the Times

Sanctuary Promise

The term 'sanctuary' today has some negative connotations to some people, but to others it seems to be good intent. There is one sanctuary – the True Sanctuary – that means the same for whomever enters into it. The Sanctuary of God. Asaph (aw-sawf) was one of the three men King David put in charge … Continue reading Sanctuary Promise

Love Who??

A six-year-old returned home from church with his family, and his mother asked “What did you learn in Sunday School today?” Immediately came the reply with some amazement “Mom, we're supposed to love our emenies!!” Mom (wisely overlooking the mispronunciation at this learning moment) said “Yes, that's what it says in the Bible.” “But MOM! … Continue reading Love Who??

The Internet Choice

Everyone with basic knowledge of the Internet – surfing, email, Facebook, etc. – knows there is a lot of trash out there in the Ethernet. But there is also a lot of good: People sharing ideas, teaching, keeping people informed about everything from cooking to fixing cars to building computers, ad infinitum. But the United … Continue reading The Internet Choice