My good friend Paul Temple passed away last night. He was a very good man.... a good friend, a brother in Christ, a son of God in Baptism. Paul was a good husband father, grandfather. He loved and served the Lord. He was quite a man. He had many gifts which he used to help … Continue reading Fairwell Paul
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BLOG UPDATE
As you’re reading this BLOG, I’ll be away in “hopefully sunny Florida”. I’ll be on retreat, then visiting my brother, and later joining Judy to visit her brother and his wife. So, it looks like the BLOG will take a little break. I will hopefully be back with a “freshly inspired new BLOG” in about … Continue reading BLOG UPDATE
“Should I Do It, Or Not”
How should we respond to requests or opportunities or invitations that come our way? That sounds like a pretty simple question. But now that I’m older and officially retired, I can find myself in a quandary at times when asked to do something or go somewhere. I don’t have the energy I used to have and … Continue reading “Should I Do It, Or Not”
“It’s Okay To Laugh”
It may be a surprise to you but sometimes I can act a bit goofy….not all the time of course ….. and "hey I’m not really goofy, I just act that way at times". My wife Judy is pretty use to it after 53 years of marriage. In fact, she generally doesn’t raise an eyebrow … Continue reading “It’s Okay To Laugh”
“I Can See Clearly Now”
Originally Posted Aug. 29, 2021 In 1972 the song “I Can See Clearly Now” , by John Nash was number one on the charts. It’s a bouncy uplifting song, and the words speak to another thing that happened in 1972… Judy and I turning from a lot of confusion in our life, turning back to God. We … Continue reading “I Can See Clearly Now”
“Do I Really Love My Dog”
“Oh, I love White Castle Hamburgers …they are so delicious …. those onions, the soft buns, the pickle and ketchup…mmmmmmm! Well Dave that’s great for you, but I really love my dog Ollie… he is so wonderful and fuzzy…he’s my best friend. Well Teddy I love the Jersey Shore….”. Hmmmmmm. Love has become a very common word today….easily losing its real meaning. When … Continue reading “Do I Really Love My Dog”
BLOG Update… “There’s Always More”
Since we’re moving into a new year, I thought we should do a little “BLOG housekeeping”. For the more discerning “BLOGEES”, you may have already noticed some recent changes. The new title is “Dave’s BLOG-- There’s Always More”. And the “Onion” is the new symbol of the BLOG. I hope you get the implications. There is always more … Continue reading BLOG Update… “There’s Always More”
“Keep Our Head In The Clouds….”
Originally Posted August 13, 2021 I wonder how Moses felt coming down from Mount Sinai? He spent 40 days in the presence of God, conversing, receiving the 10 commandments. His countenance was so bright, he had to cover his face. Well, I guess he was exhausted. I would think the things of the world were … Continue reading “Keep Our Head In The Clouds….”
“ Stingy Crab or Cheerful Lender”
Originally Posted August 12, 2021 Wow, the choice is before us…behind door #1 is Miserable Stingy Crab, and behind door #2 is Happy, Cheerful Giver.” Hmmmmm, which door to choose? Let’s be honest, nobody likes a crab. Nobody likes to be with someone who’s complaining all the time…. “wow, it’s sooooo hot, I hate this weather”…. … Continue reading “ Stingy Crab or Cheerful Lender”
“Heaven”
Heavy Weight Champion Joe Louis once said, “Everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die.”… that’s really true. The poet Robert Frost said, “ It’s hard to get into this world and hard to get out of it.” Wow, that’s also true. Well our good friend “Bone” had a lot to say about heaven too; he did … Continue reading “Heaven”
Dave's BLOG...There's Always More 