21 LESSONS LEARNED IN 2021 (in no particular order)
The end of the year is a time of reflection for all of us. Of course I have a huge list new things I want to do in 2022, and the New Year is a great time for a new start, but
Category: Life
Creating a Kinder World – When Stuff Happens
The other day some friends asked how my house was doing after the damage from Hurricane Ida. I said “well it has been patched up by some great friends, thank God, and I am happy to say I can sleep in my
Righteous Indignation
As a result of the inevitable aging process, in further steps of losing just one more marble that was rattling around in my brain, one afternoon, a few weeks ago, I placed my Sam’s card and my credit card on top of
A Dance to the Music of Time
Most days I walk to the canal behind my condo complex, where I see the most beautiful sunsets. I try to go every day, just to take the beauty while getting some exercise. I usually do not take my phone with me
Recognizing Dreams When We See Them
I haven’t written lately on paper (or screens), but I’ve been thinking a lot. Often I write blogs in my head while I’m driving, and I’ve been driving more lately as part of my job. Sometimes when I am sleeping, I dream
The Words of Jesus – Jesus’ First Words: Luke 2:49
4“But why did you need to search?” he asked. “Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?” Luke 2:49 We don’t know too much about what Jesus’ early life was like. Most of us are familiar with the story of His
The Words of Jesus (and What They Tell Us)
Introduction: There are a lot of thoughts and beliefs about the bible. My belief is that, if we read the bible, God will speak to us in His own unique way in a way that works for us. God created us and
How Can We Fight Injustice?
I don’t know about you, but injustice makes me MAD. In fact, right now I am sitting here writing this article with steam coming out of my ears, and I’ll explain why shortly. I guess I’ve always been like this. When I
Frugal U – What Makes Us Rich?
Do you know what makes us wealthy? Sure, things like hard work and a good job come to mind. But did you know that many people who make a lot of money are not wealthy? And many people who don’t make a lot
Frugal U – Some Basics About Money
Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow. Proverbs 13:11, NIV What is finance? Finance is how PEOPLE handle their financial situation. To break it down into simple terms, money is a piece of paper. A piece of paper has no