The temps are up and down, The weather is back and around; But we complain In sun or rain, Dissatisfaction unbound.

God be thanked, first of all, for these three good things: a productive day; a seminar getting worked out in record time (for the 30th); electricity and indoor running water. In the middle of a conversation, I wrote to a friend ─ translating from Portuguese: A church name means nothing; this is a thing of men. What...

Have been trying to write a post for days. A half-finished piece is laying in a corner somewhere starving. Radio program went well this morning, I’m still dotting the I’s and crossing the T’s. Or is it the other way around? Either way, no one can be unsure of what we are saying, based solely on the Word. Jim...

For these three things I thank God: Abundance. Grace in all its many forms and manifestations. Divine providence and patience. SUNDRIES: John 8.21 caught my attention and has me pondering. (See also 7.34.) God sees, God knows, God holds, God rewards. The mount of transfiguration was a life-changing experience for...

3 good things I'm thankful for Finished the poem: “Unseen”, coming to a variety magazine near you. Had a poem published today by said magazine. Editor showed pity. Whipped out an article in record time this afternoon. A good one, too. Might even translate it. Of life and faith Today (Sunday), 46 years and counting...

I thank the Heavenly Father for three good things: friends who feel comfortable inviting themselves for breakfast (R&M); solid sleep; inner peace and contentment that comes from peace with the Lord. ¶ The meeting of the whole group to start organizing what I've called the New Project Reach has been postponed until...

Thankful for 3 good things: a new day to start anew; balance, or moderation, as a goal; the guarantee of victory. God is good and to be thanked always. ¶ Wednesday studies are progressing along nicely. Tonight, we'll work on D. Pharr's “Day 17” on the first day of the week. ¶ Not sure whether I like R. Crosby's...

Thankful to God for 3 good things: his many gifts of talent; books that have changed my life; the act of writing, and pens. ¶ Took advantage this morning of work flowing well, until it stopped. Then I took a break. Is powering through still a thing? ¶ How to properly apply this sentiment by one Dan Millman in the...

There are a lot of factors that create a memory or reputation. That's reflected in the saying that the winners write the history. Of course, the Lord God is the one whose opinion really counts, is it not? At the same time, we all want to be well thought of. Let me be remembered for: courage to challenge the status...

(Found this on a spot to prepare articles. It dates from 2022, was for Forthright, but it's probably not online at the moment.) Why was Peter left in prison for seven or more days, Acts 12.1-11, when the Lord could have sprung him at any time? We could ask, of course, why Peter was allowed to be imprisoned to start...

Back in the heady days when email was new, I started an e-zine called ImoNet toward the end of 1996. A friend got me an email account at ibm.net. How, I’ve no idea. I’ve tracked ImoNet up to 2010, where by that time it was done in PDF format. It was a newsy, teaching medium. I’ve toyed with something similar, but...

Simple! He said. Don’t go beyond My Word – stay close to the Sacred Text. The Bible is guide and power and bond, And window to know what happens next.