Category Archives: Random Musings

A New New Year’s Challenge: Learn a Catechism!

Posted on December 30, 2017 by

Happy 2018 Everyone! Every year at this time, I typically challenge my readers to consider reading through the entire Bible during the coming year. As I’ve said before, the Bible is not a book that is meant to be read … Continue reading →

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Thoughts to Take Us into a New Year

Posted on December 30, 2016 by

As we come to the end of 2016 and look ahead to 2017, I thought I’d share this poetic prayer from The Valley of Vision. Year’s End O LOVE BEYOND COMPARE, Thou art good when thou givest, ++when thou takest … Continue reading →

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Tips for Joyful Gift Giving

Posted on December 21, 2016 by

The Gifts of the Magi and the Gift of God “And they fell to the ground and worshiped Him. Then, opening their treasures, they presented to Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh” (Matthew 2:11). Is gift giving a joy … Continue reading →

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On the Eve of an Election Day

Posted on November 7, 2016 by

“Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation. When his breath departs, he returns to the earth; on that very day his plans perish.” I’m afraid that many are going into … Continue reading →

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Happy Reformation Day!

Posted on October 31, 2016 by

Whether or not you choose to celebrate the last day of October as Halloween and how you do so falls into the category of liberty of conscience, in my opinion. However, I think it’s unfortunate that so many Christians get … Continue reading →

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The Zamperini Story: Shot Down, Locked In, Raised Up, and Turned Around: Unbroken

Posted on May 28, 2016 by

Originally posted on I'm All Booked:
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand “Dignity is as essential to human life as water, food, and oxygen. The stubborn retention of it, even in…

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