Matt. 2:1-3 Now hafter Jesus was born in iBethlehem of Judea jin the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men1 from kthe east came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is he who has been born lking of the Jews?... Continue reading

"It all depends on how you look at it." When in school many years ago I had the opportunity to attend a lecture offered by a man who was called a motivational speaker. He made quite a good living going... Continue reading

I've done a lot of preaching in my life. Some of its been good and some of its been "not so good". Most of the time I begin with a short prayer that acknowledges that "it is by the grace... Continue reading

During the weeks of Advent this year I have been doing a little study of stars from the Biblical perspective. That being said, if a person simply starts reading what has been written in all literature about stars, it seems... Continue reading

Some time in the month of July I received a phone call from a fellow stating that I had won a prize for being successful as a real estate agent. The prize was that I would have my picture taken... Continue reading

I can't express clearly enough the feelings I have when I think back to 9/11/01. Sorrow, anger, fear, pride, horror, revenge, and a general helplessness all flood back. Instead of dwelling on the dark side I set about to make a set of bobbins that are unique and serve as... Continue reading

Here's the most recent set of bobbins I've turned. My process is to use only domestic woods at this time. They're often beautifully grained and easily accessible without destroying something living. They're from cherry wood I received from a friend. He had had to cut the tree down many years... Continue reading

One of the most consuming emotions is hatred. It totally dominates and controls the way a person thinks, speaks and acts. The Bible tells us that hating someone is like being a murderer. A close second is the individual who... Continue reading

"Grandpa, I didn't know you could whistle!" Alyse said this with surprise in her voice. We were relaxed, making cookies...an activity I dearly enjoy with the help of my grandchildren. I asked if she could whistle, and quick as a wink she proved she could. Then she explained, "I like... Continue reading

Hiding one's head in the sand. Also, bury one's head in the sand. A common defense tactic on the part of seniors. It means to refuse to face something by pretending not to see it. For example, For years we have been hiding our heads in the sand, refusing to... Continue reading