A number of years ago I read a report about two weddings on the same day in India.  The brides wore traditional long veils and were hardly able to see, much less be seen behind the veil.  It was only when both ceremonies were over that each couple discovered they married the opposite’s intended (prearranged) … Continue reading Staying Married

“Closer to Thee, near to Thy side, Closer dear Lord, I would abide; Hold me in Thy embrace, ‘neath every smile of grace, Grant me, Thy child a place Closer to Thee.” Those lyrics by Austin Taylor from 1911 are some of the most meaningful to me. The reflect the heart of a seeker. They remind … Continue reading Closer to the Savior

Today is a great day. First because, this is the day the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it. (cf. Psa 118:24). Also because it is Thursday. A few months ago a group of men from Central Church of Christ decided to get together on Thursday mornings for coffee, fellowship, and … Continue reading Today is a Great Day

I am not a runner, I have friends who are. I used to run up and down a basketball court and for a while I ran bleachers to keep in shape. A while back an orthopedic doctor told me that that is no longer a good idea. I am supposed to keep stick to mostly … Continue reading What is in the Way?

  The day was Friday, I had driven to the Credit Union to deposit a check and transfer some funds and was on the way back to my study. I do not know any of the people involved in this story, I am merely a witness. I was three cars back from the traffic light … Continue reading Daily Compassion

Today, I just share an article from a non-religious group about a danger in our world. Something I have avoided for personal reasons. https://www.afp.com/en/news/23/zero-tolerance-no-safe-level-alcohol-study-says-doc-18j2nt1 Scott

In Western Civilization, specifically the United States, we live in an age of consumerism. Take a walk down a grocery aisle and look at the choices we have. Let's just start with tomatoes. You have a choice between grape, cherry, Roma, Heirloom, Big Boys and more, then with each of the varieties you have vine-ripened, … Continue reading Too Many Choices

I was in a grocery store when another customer dropped a bag of chips. Looking down at the chips, he took his right foot and kicked the bag partway under the shelves and grabbed another bag for his shopping cart. Later I was in a super-store and noticed a spill. Someone had dropped a glass … Continue reading Symptoms of Indifference

"Behold children are a heritage from the Lord, The fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them!" Psalm 127:3-5 "Like arrows in the hands of a warrior." What a great statement! A well-skilled … Continue reading What Are You Aiming For?

O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory. Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will … Continue reading Sunday, Sunday . . .