It’s been a long time since I posted anything. A lot of struggles and changes have occurred so that I am unsure where to head with this. So, I will start with when I was in church on New Years Eve. I went expecting to hear a message encouraging me to review the past year and look into 2019. […]Read Post ›
So just a few questions before I head out to vote on Tuesday. And I pray that no matter how others feel about the candidates or politics or the issues, millions still vote. After all, countless people have died to preserve my rights and voting is one. So here goes: Do I have to vote? […]Read Post ›
The longer I am around this earth, the more often I shake my head at how my mind works. The idea for this blog came to me while thinking about our schedule for this past Sunday and an article I saw regarding how improvised explosive devices, IEDs, have taken the place of conventional land mines in […]Read Post ›
(This is not a paid political message) In 48 hours it will all be over. A number of people will win and a number will lose. And the commercials will go away and the yard signs will come down and the news headline writers will need to find another focus to energize some and infuriate others. But […]Read Post ›
Every time I hear my wife say “It’s an adventure” I know what she is really saying is “John, just calm down – things will be ok even though you do not know how this will turn out.” She is right. I don’t seem to appreciate the journey as much as she does. Of course, some […]Read Post ›
I love to cook. I love to grill. I love to come up with new types of dishes that I think people would like – and that taste good. Usually it comes out that way. I think I have even grown beyond the temptation to simply add more cheese if something needs more flavor. Oh […]Read Post ›
I do not know about you, but I have a few unfinished writing projects just waiting to be finished – or more accurately waiting for this brain to process enough information for them to be completed. A number of years ago I started writing a collection of topical prayers for my grandchildren. I planned to […]Read Post ›
So we are starting another of our camping excursions. No wireless here so I am posting on my phone which being my age means slow go of it – do not type with thumbs. But more challenging is dealing with the unknowns on this trip. For me rain and tent camping never go together; unless […]Read Post ›
Just Following Him 