It is a commentary on our society when the jackpot or the winners for government sponsored gambling becomes the banner headline news. Is there nothing more important, more transformational, more threatening, or…
Category: Journal
My journey
Why going to church is important to you and your children
Often people ask me if they can be a Christian and not go to church. I think it would be like trying to be a gourmet cook without frequenting the produce department…
How to make the most of a church’s 50th anniversary
This year Community Wesleyan Church is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. With God’s help, we have worked hard to use this event, not just to celebrate the past or have a party, though…
Spring flowers seem very early
The weatherman says things are warming up early. http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/03/15/10704138-warming-up-mighty-early-across-parts-of-us We really didn’t need him to tell us. I’ve had sonowdrops and crocus blooming already for several days. I have daffodils heavily budded…
I’m glad I switched to tea
Here’s another article on the bad news from sugared soda. I still drink them occasionally. But I think the occasionally will be less now. Choosing diet soda is clearly better than sugared…
Red Wing Blackbirds, An Early Sign of Spring
Yesterday, or the day before, my friend George Raterman called me with the news that he had a red-winged blackbird in his bird feeders. This morning my feeder was overrun by a…
More pictures of our Grandson
As grandparents for the first time, we just can’t help ourselves. We have to show pictures of our grandson. And besides, people are always asking us for pictures. So I’ve added 10…
Great Commandments and Great Commission reasons for two services
Yesterday I was having a conversation with someone about our two service system. I was prompted to write up the thoughts that have come to mind as a result of that conversation…
A great article against increasing legal gambling
I am very opposed to the government making money from its citizens by promoting gambling of any kind. It is immmoral as it is a way for the powerful to shirk responsibility…
New Theme for my blog
Thanks to my tech man, Steven Sgroi, I have a crisp new theme which I like much better. I hope my readers enjoy the new look.