“Delusion is defined as a peculiar belief or impression that is firmly maintained despite being contradicted by what is generally accepted as reality or rational argument, typically a symptom of mental disorder.” When I’m deluded, I don’t know right from wrong. “Because they refused to love the truth and so be saved….therefore God sends upon them a … Continue reading Delusion– Be On Guard
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How To Think
Originally Posted July 2, 2021 I try to say a prayer each morning that Pope John Paul II learned from his father. It begins, “ O Holy Spirit, love of the Father and Son inspire me in how to think….” (It goes on with several other admonitions.) Boy, this is a great way to begin each … Continue reading How To Think
Pistol
Originally Posted July 1, 2021 My daughter Cris recently gave me the book “Pistol” by Mark Kriegel; it’s about the life of Pete Maravich. Growing up during the time of Pistol Pete, I was amazed at his skills…. he captured the world of sports…. he was bigger than life. For those of you who don’t … Continue reading Pistol
Save Me Lord
This was my 3rd BLOG originally posted on March 31, 2020. I've now posted almost 850 BLOGS. Gee, how has my style changed .... are the BLOGS getting better or worse..... hmmmmmm. This is definitely shorter. This is only my 3rd blog and already I’m struggling with a bit of writer’s block… Snoopy gives me hope. … Continue reading Save Me Lord
The Sneaky Fox
Originally Posted June 30, 2021 The other morning my wife called out somewhat urgently, “ David, the fox got the chickens”. Oh boy, I didn’t want to hear that. Sure enough as I looked out over our lawn I saw intermittent piles of feathers and no chickens in sight. My daughter-in-law added that she saw … Continue reading The Sneaky Fox
Abraham …. The Wheeler Dealer
Originally Posted June 29, 2021 We’ve had a number of readings about Abraham lately. Abraham, the Father of Faith, is quite a man. Scripture reveals many things about his dialogues with God. The account in Genesis 18 describes when God visits Abraham and his wife Sarai (her name later changed to Sarah); the interaction is … Continue reading Abraham …. The Wheeler Dealer
Don’t Be A Smarty Pants
We’ve been living in the world of vaccines over the past 3 years as the battle with Covid has raged. What are vaccines? “Vaccines contain weakened or inactive parts of a particular organism (antigen) that triggers an immune response within the body”. In other words, I’m now able to resist the particular disease I’ve been vaccinated against…. vaccines … Continue reading Don’t Be A Smarty Pants
Mr. Potter
Originally Posted June 28, 2022 Anyone remember Mr. Potter from the movie, “It’s A Wonderful Life” ? Potter is the “crabby banker” portrayed by veteran actor Lionel Barrymore in the 1946 Frank Capra film. Potter represents all the negative qualities of greed and avarice … cheating, lying, jealousy, ugliness. I’ve never heard anyone say, “boy when I grow up, I want to be … Continue reading Mr. Potter
Behind The Eight Ball
Originally Posted June 25, 2021 Have you ever awakened in the morning and felt the “weight of the world” on your shoulders? Maybe there’s no new problem ... no new health or job crisis, no one died…yet, everything feels heavy…. I can feel like I’m “behind the Eight Ball”. I met with some good friends … Continue reading Behind The Eight Ball
LIGHT IS PRETTY COOL
Originally Posted June 24, 2021 The other day I went to the eye doctor. As part of the examination they shinned a very bright light into my eye. While I guess I’ve had that test over the years, this time the brightness was overwhelming. It was so bright, it was painful…I tried to blink and … Continue reading LIGHT IS PRETTY COOL
