1 Thessalonians 4:13–14 (LSB) - But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve as do the rest who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus.     This year, July 2nd, 2024, passed without so much as a whisper. In fact, it wasn’t until a few days later that it hit me that it had been six years since my wife Donna went home to be

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I - I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. Robert Frost -1920 Do not be...

It’s been a while since I have posted a blog entry, so it is high time to get back to it. The reason for this is that past year has been extremely busy for me as I have been intensely pursuing a master’s degree in Biblical Languages. At the time of this blog entry, I am down to three classes to complete this degree and hope to be done by May of 2022. It has been exciting to read the Bible in the original languages, and I hope to get even better at it in the years ahead. Often

Psalm 69:14 May I be delivered from my foes and from the deep waters. This past week I was able to take a short trip down to West...

We live in a decaying world, and nothing makes that more real than death. It seems that as I get older more and more people I know are...

When I retired a couple of years ago, one of the things I determined would be an important part of my life would be physical exercise....

I know some have wondered what has happened to me in the now three plus years since Donna went to heaven. How am I doing? Have I met...

As I took a look at Facebook today, I was surprised to see an entry I made three years ago today. As I read it, I was again reminded of...

Of all the fleeting things in this life, one of the most fleeting is opportunity. Each day that we wake up we are faced with another set...

Psalm 24:4-5 Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my...

1 Corinthians 1:13 - No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted...

Psalm 119:105 (ESV) Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. As many of you know I love to take walks in nature. Prior to...

Matthew 6:10 (ESV) …your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. I had another couple of great walks this week – one in the Rocky River Reservation and another at a place fast becoming one of my favorite places to hike, Cuyahoga Valley National Park. I particularly like the Old Carriage Trail hike between Station Road and Red Lock, and the trail from Boston Mills to Peninsula. I am taking advantage of the warm weather knowing that it won’t last as this is Ohio and you nev

Psalm 90:12 (ESV) So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. As many of you know I love taking long walks in the...

Matthew 5:16 (ESV) In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your...

Think on These Things – Lovely Philippians 4:8 (ESV) Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just,...

Philippians 4:8 (ESV) Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely,...

Whatsoever is Just… Philippians 4:8 (ESV) Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure,...

Philippians 4:8 (ESV) Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely,...

Remember how God spared your life and your brother Mark’s on February 26, 1977. I pray that you were saved to serve Him. Never stray far...