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The approach of cold-weather months – just like seasonal change – routinely brings healthy living to mind. I believe this is because caring for one’s health is harder when getting outside is more challenging. Nonetheless, some of the reading I’ve been doing includes preventative measures we can take to feel better about ourselves.

What have you seen lately? Really seen.

I heard an interesting concept on NPR last week.  Someone has recently written a book on worry, and she suggested during this unprecedented time of stress over the pandemic, race relations and the volatile political climate, we might consider scheduling time to worry.  She said

Election day has come and gone.  Votes are still being counted.  Tensions are high.  Accusations are flying.  The country is obviously divided.  It looks like former Vice-President Joe Biden is likely to be victorious, despite the appearance of some degree of electoral shenanigans in various states.  But, as of this writing, the ra

In the midst of an election controversy and charges being hurled against one side and the other of fraud and the like, please remember that our Lord Jesus Christ reigns today. This is a fact that’s lost on many.

In the spirit of Halloween that just ended, my first cover review of the week is “I Put A Spell On You”.  I’d always been familiar with this song as done by Creedence Clearwater Revival, who took the song to #58 and performed the song at Woodstock.  The origins of the song go back further,

My houseplants are currently being moved around – it’s a seasonal thing. My sunporch is a three-season room, and its temperature is not stable for plants through the winter. Since I like houseplants, I don’t mind. Three houseplants that have really grown this year include an asparagus fern, a Croton or Jospeh’s Coat plant, and a grape ivy plant. Although these plants are easy to grow, providing the right environment can sometimes mean change.

One day at work, after Greg hunted and pecked out a customer’s name on the computer keyboard, he turned to me and said, “I wish I had taken typing in high school.”

             In Hebrew 2:1-5, the Jewish Christians were shown the great salvation that belongs to those in Christ. What is it that makes salvation great? Let us find out.

My son, Will Lincoln, turns eight-years old today, which happens to also be my mom’s birthday.  The other night he was at the counter writing down all 50 states (correct spelling and all) and asking me how they typically vote in elections...which party they prefer...Republican or Democrat?  It reminded me of when I was a kid.  I remember having many sessions like that with my dad and my trusty set of World Book E