When the economy is booming, everyone has a job, and there is no violence, we feel like life is great. Our days do not look bright when the economy is not doing well and things are falling apart. Those are normal reactions that we will have the majority of the […]
Health
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In February (2023), I had my annual Medicare well-person exam that is required each year. My family doctor went down the list of questions we are required to answer each year and check for obvious physical problems. Eva and I have been going to this doctor for several years and […]
This phrase has been used often by many, myself included. I think the older we get, either we become bitter about things in our life or grateful that the good times outweigh the tough times. During our early years, our focus was always on the current needs and the near-term […]
This may offend some people, but it needs to be said. I see posts on Facebook and elsewhere that say something like, “click on this and God will heal you of all of your illnesses or send something of value your way.” That makes me sad and sometimes angry. God […]
We are all familiar with the phrase “follow the science” because we have heard it for more than two years. Another phrase that has been repeated is “settled science” with the meaning applied as “cannot question the accuracy of what “science” is mandating now. A major change from what most […]
I suspect that many of us have said the words “gone too soon” when we lose a loved one. I know I have. However, I do not know if it is true or not. What I do know is that God can use any event to produce a better outcome […]
The Book of Luke was written by Luke between A.D. 58 and 70 over about 38 years. Luke was a Gentile physician that recorded his knowledge of Jesus and of events. There are 24 Chapters in the Book of Luke and all of those chapters are very important to all […]
When you have spent the majority of your life helping others adjust to change, you tell yourself that it is all about attitude. You provide little bits of new knowledge to ease them into small changes, show them how the new way will make their lives better, and give them […]
It was a Saturday in September 1969, we had picked up some burgers and gone to my parent’s house to eat there and spend some time with Mom and Dad before going to Joyce and Ted’s house later that evening. With Eva and me working during the week, we tried […]
With the passing of my wife, Eva, and all of the pain she went through for so many years and another loss recently, I feel the need to share this message. Chronic health problems are very hard to live with, whether it is you or a loved one. Depression is […]