Throughout the Bible, the word “evil” appears frequently, accompanied by explicit descriptions of actions that God identifies as evil. It is also clear that people who participate in those actions are evil. Do not accept my words as evidence; read the Bible, and see what God says. You may disagree […]
Monthly Archives: August 2025
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There was a time when products were simple and designed to do one thing well and last for many years. For example, a wind-up alarm clock would keep accurate time and wake you at the correct time. It was not aesthetically pleasing, but it could last for 50 years or […]
About 500 miles away in Midland, four children, all six years old and under, are living with their grandmother. Child Protective Services has been involved due to child abuse. The children were removed from their mother’s custody and temporarily placed with their grandmother. As a Christian, I know God is […]
During the past few weeks, I have started writing about things and then putting them on pause and changing them to another topic. Sometimes, what I write is not meant to be shared publicly—or at least not right away. Recently, the only times I have left my house have been […]
In another lifetime, I believe most dating couples and young married couples had a favorite song they considered to be “their song.” It had a special attachment that could be the words in the song, or when they first heard it together. When I was in high school, I […]
It has been said that if three people witnessed an auto accident and the police take statements from all of them, they will provide different sets of facts. It is not uncommon for members of Congress and prominent media outlets to issue statements that are identical in wording. Now moving […]
I believe it was near Eva’s birthday in July 2008, when Lauren drew this picture for her grandmother. Eva was undergoing radiation and chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer, which restricted her usual activities. Lauren was a happy, energetic nine-year-old who was always a ball of energy and loved to do […]
Maybe it is just me, but I look back at my life and I see many great memories of busy and happy times. I have so many reasons to be thankful for the blessings we had as a family. Before our wedding, we never had that discussion about what we […]
My mom was born in 1917, and my dad in 1908. Mom was the second-oldest of nine children, seven of whom survived childhood. She dropped out of school in the ninth grade to help take care of her five younger sisters and brothers. Mom and Dad lived through tough times. […]
The Bible teaches us about spiritual gifts, and we see signs everywhere of various gifts of ability to excel in many ways. Our society has many programs for recognizing superior talents and skills. At the same time, some promote the idea that we are or should be the same. If […]