Signs and Breads and Faith
In the Christian faith we talk about bread often. We use phrases such as bread of life, bread of God which comes down from heaven, and eternal bread. In most cultures, bread is the staple of life. In some cases, it is all some get to eat for daily sustenance. On August 5th, we will be looking at the story of Jesus describing the "spiritual nature of bread" that is life-giving and never spoils. Unfortunately, the people who heard these words were looking for something special,
What's the Name of Your Car?
Come on, admit it, you have at one point in your life given your car a name. If you are a guy, you probably began the naming of your car back in your teen years. Am I right? What name did you give your first car? "Research shows that over a half of U.S. drivers have names for their cars! The name is as important as the car because it creates a special bond between the driver and the car. A driver [doesn't] pick the car. The car'll pick the driver! It's a mystical bond between
It's All a Matter of Perspective
A man went to get a new passport which required a new picture. His previous one was over ten years old. He said to the clerk, "I like the original one better." She replied, "Trust me. Ten years from now, you'll like this one." Ouch! If you have gotten a passport within the last ten years, maybe you know what the man and the clerk are saying. For both, it was a matter of their perspective. For example, the man was seeing physical changes he didn't like. Maybe he wasn't smiling
Who Is My Neighbor?
We have lived at our current address for seventeen years. It is the longest we have lived in one house our entire married life. Yet, we are the "newbies" in our cul-de- sac! Needless to say, we all consider one another "good" neighbors. In fact, a few years ago, a neighbor four houses down had his propane tank explode on his back porch. Brenda, my wife, decided to help by running over with a fire extinguisher as his deck and house were being engulfed in flames. Well, it's the
Bad Birthday Party
This week is a special week in our family as my granddaughter turns three. Plans are being made. All the grandparents will be there. Her aunt and uncle are coming up from Alabama. Friends and family will be coming together to celebrate in "Minnie Mouse" fashion (my granddaughter's favorite right now). What could possibly go wrong? Whether it is bad weather such as rain or excessive heat, or whatever food is being served, I am quite sure that presents will prevail and our gran
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