Category Archives: Ponderings

Dark Days Ahead


I hardly like to write about what I see, because I don’t consider myself a prophet. However, I do consider myself a student of history and the nature of man. What is going on in the world presently has nothing … Continue reading

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Death’s Door


My cousin related to me of a friend that died this past week. Another of her friends had posted a note on her Facebook page concerning death. Most people don’t concern themselves with death until a certain age. That age … Continue reading

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What A Strange Day


I find myself with no tasks on my agenda for today except to read a book, watch TV, nap, or as I always do, enjoy my wife’s company. The Cheap Detective is on presently with Peter Falk. It’s a movie … Continue reading

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How Does God Hear?


This is just a short note for the evening. First off, don’t think I’m ranting. I’m not. I used to listen to rock music way back when I was in my 20’s via a set of headphones. A lot of … Continue reading

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Say It With Unction


I’ve said it as a rule. I don’t like to write unless there is some sort of inward motivation to write something. So, here I sit for a moment with nothing in particular to say, yet deep down I find … Continue reading

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Proper Perspective


I’m winding up another week as we all are. We’ve all encountered circumstances of one nature or another. It has been a trial to some and not so much to others. The point of it all is this. If negativity … Continue reading

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Leprosy


Yesterday in church I sat to the side throughout the service listening to Pastor preach his message. He typically has a monthly theme. This month is “REAP”. It’s a time for harvest. He’s been reading the book I’m writing up … Continue reading

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2022


2022. For us baby boomers still around I find it amazing and blessed to still be alive and well on planet earth. Many of us are still strong. . .at least mentally. Physical strength isn’t a solid requirement to work … Continue reading

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Christmas Eve Thoughts


Christmas Eve. Another year almost gone. I think how excited I used to get as a young child, then teen and my early 20’s. While in Germany I found myself questioning the value of holidays in 1971. I had just … Continue reading

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Change of Priorities


I’m 71 years old now. Priorities are changing. I used to feel more comfortable watching TV or something to make things around me different for convenience’s sake. Not so much anymore. I feel more of a leaning towards making my … Continue reading

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