Will You Marry Me Again? Sunday, August 1, 2021 – The Bible has a LOT to say about the power of God’s love as well as the power of the love Christians can show to each other as well as to the lost.  Today’s devotional is going to be backwards from normal.  I want to… Read More »

If you have a dog – especially if it is an indoor dog – you know that the pooch has a problem with certain sounds.  Thunder rumbling in the distance, sirens, or the occasional loud motorcycle will set off the dog’s barking alarm system, perhaps causing the dog to run and hide.  Fireworks popping at… Read More »

How many birthdays can one person possibly celebrate?  If you are the Queen of England, you will celebrate at least two and it will be quite a bang! Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born on April 21, 1926.  On June 2, 1953, she became known as Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom and… Read More »

National Interns Day Thursday, July 29, 2021 – Today is National Interns Day, created by an organization called WayUp.  According to their website, “WayUp was made to enable early-career candidates to discover and be discovered by employers. From landing paid internships throughout college to your first or second job (or even third job), WayUp is… Read More »

Warm bread right from the oven, soaking in a generous helping of butter.  Chocolate cake with a half-inch of fudge icing.  Fresh apple dumplings, still warm from the oven and the maple syrup, thick and gooey.  A juicy grilled hamburger with melted cheese, onions, tomatoes, and barbecue sauce dripping from the bun.  The Thanksgiving dinner… Read More »

Every parent’s greatest fear was realized by one family on today’s date in 1981.  Six-year old Adam went to the Hollywood, Florida mall with his mother.  As they entered a Sears Department Store, Adam was drawn to a group of teens playing video games in the toy department.  Adam’s mom allowed him to watch while… Read More »

If you didn’t know it, cats are bizarre, temperamental creatures.  Now, cat lovers, relax.  I’m not besmirching your beloved feline friend.  This is, however, a well-known and experienced fact that cats have some unique behaviors that have given them quite a reputation. Terry Pratchet wrote, “In ancient times, cats were worshipped as gods; they have… Read More »

Let’s talk about the birds and the bees this morning.  Seems like an appropriate topic for this Lord’s Day, doesn’t it?  Some of you are starting to sweat and squirm concerning this devotional.  Don’t worry.  I assure you that the devotional is 100% appropriate and 100% applicable to the Lord’s Day. The birds and the… Read More »

School will be starting in just about three weeks and the stores will be full of students getting their brand-new school supplies and a pair of brand spanking new tennies.  You gotta look good for that first day of school, right? But here’s my question.  Why do we say “brand new” or “brand spanking new?” … Read More »

Next time you go to a grocery store or a large supermarket chain, take a moment to notice that the building has very few windows and all of them will be at the front.  If you are able to see in, you will see the cash registers and people coming and going.  But why aren’t… Read More »