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The title above is a question someone asked me a few weeks ago. I thought this was a really good question, and thought perhaps the answer I gave might be helpful to others who might have wondered this.

I just couldn’t resist sharing this picture of our furbaby. As beautiful as that sun is…it can sure warm us and put us to sleep. I thank God for the abundance of sunshine this week, it’s been marvelous

TURN AROUND- Recently, I have began to hear, repeatedly, an expression which, to be completely honest, just rubs me the wrong way, does not sit well, or however you want to put it. My usually calm nature is beginning to get ticked off and I would like to try to put a stop to, or at least slow down, its rampant use. My family was at an event not long ago where the pledge of allegiance and a prayer was offered before the festivities began. Now, I have nothing against either one of those things, I am proud of my Country and I firmly believe in prayer.

I went to Church on my birthday.  Okay, I went to see Eric Church at Bridgestone Arena on my birthday this past Saturday.  It was his second show at Bridgestone and the final show on his Holdin’ My Own tour.  The reason for that tour name? He played two sets with a short 20 minute break between the first and second.  He had no opening act.  How big were these shows? Friday’s show broke the attendance record for Bridgestone Arena.  Saturday night, we broke the record set the night before!

There has been a great deal of conversation in the press lately about public pensions – and there should be.  It is a critical issue facing our Commonwealth, possibly the most critical issue for at least the next decade.

During the summer months, my two young granddaughters have a day with Granny most weeks. Of course, as they have gotten older, our activities have changed. Naturally, they prefer some activities over others, but they play well together. And when they have a good day, I have a good one, too.

Reflections: 

We all know a plant needs roots in order to grow. But it’s been said, with man it is the other way around. Only when he grows enough to have roots in a particular place does he feel at home in the world. I brought my family to Butler County in 1963. Our bids grew up here. We have grandkids who were born here. Our roots are deep here. 

Garey and I were invited to two cookouts on Saturday.  We met new people.  I can’t remember any of their names, except one woman, named Donna.  I also met new dogs.  I can remember every one of their names: Angus, Shotzie, Whiskey and Sadie.  I returned home that night with enough dog hair on my clothes to alienate my cat, Figaro, for three days.

There is much religious confusion today. One area where men are confused concerns how we can be saved. Some have been taught that faith alone saves a man. Is this what the Bible teaches? Please read the verses below. The Bible teaches that:
 
1)    People saw salvation when John preached (Lk. 3:6).
2)    Salvation came through Christ (Matt. 1:21; Lk. 2:30, 19:9-10; Jn. 3:17, 10:9, 12:47; Acts 4:12; I Tim. 1:15; Heb. 7:25; Jas. 4:12; Rom. 4:25).
3)    Paul and Barnabas preached “the way of salvation” (Acts 16:17).

Oh the gorgeous peacock! I have numerous photos of peacocks, some strutting their beautiful tails and then some like this. I love this one because you can see the beauty of all his colors and to me it just looks elegant. There’s so much beauty in this world….get out and take notice.