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The Virtues of Aging by Jimmy Carter: Book Review

Posted on September 6, 2026

This book helped my perspective Since former President Carter lived to be 100, I thought it might be good for me to imbibe his perspective. Any book with that title was bound…

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Gardening that Cooperates with Nature

Posted on June 23, 2026

Appreciating native plants A few years ago, I read a thought-provoking book, which kick-started a new and exciting trend in my gardening. Scanning my bookshelves, it looks like the book fell prey…

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I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist

Posted on March 11, 2026

Reviewing a faith-building book. For those who consider themselves atheists or agnostics, “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist” by Norman L Geisler and Frank Turek, ©2004 unsettles comfortable dogma…

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You’re Not Finished Yet

Posted on January 26, 2026

Five Books for a Changed Life Pt. 4 and what a title! From the get-go this enjoyable devotional volume exudes the attitude, energy and faith of the author, Christine Caine. She is…

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Five Books for a Changed Life Pt. 3

Posted on December 31, 2025

Recent reads with insightful content and powerful personal impact Time to continue our series on life-changing books.  Looking for suggestions as to what to read?  This is the third post in my…

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Five Books for a Changed Life Pt. 2

Posted on November 13, 2025

What to read next! All of us are trying to scroll less and read more.  But what to read?  In this second post in my series about some of the most impactful…

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Five Books for a Changed Life

Posted on November 3, 2025

Recent reads with insightful content and powerful personal impact In today’s world where we have so many choices, sometimes it’s good to have someone else help narrow the options.  In that spirit,…

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The Purpose of Lent

Posted on April 5, 2025

Did you ever wonder what is the purpose of Lent? Maybe, like me, you didn’t grow up with a Lenten emphasis. In the country Wesleyan Church of my childhood, I don’t remember…

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Easter Service at Copper Hill Church

Posted on April 2, 2024

Jesus’ Victory is Contagious was the theme Watch the service I was privileged to be asked along with my wife to speak at and lead the Easter celebration at Copper Hill church…

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How to Choose a President

Posted on September 7, 2023

Good Character is Key With the first Republican candidate debate, the issues of presidential election politics became more pressing. Debate number two will intensify the voters’ dilemma. I know I am not…

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