Category Archives: New Year

“Christian Verses” Podcast: Proverbs 4:26

Posted on January 13, 2020 by

In the new SoundCloud podcast, Malcolm Woody and I use Proverbs 4:26 as a launching point to say a few things about pondering the path you are currently walking. With the shine not being off this new year yet, it’s … Continue reading →

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Resolution or Repentance?

Posted on January 2, 2020 by

Little Johnny’s mother plainly told him not to eat any cookies before supper. As soon as her back was turned, though, Johnny ate some cookies. When the mother discovered what he had done, she asked him, “Didn’t you know it … Continue reading →

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A New Year’s Resolution That Solomon Could Appreciate

Posted on December 31, 2018 by

When Solomon’s father, King David, died and Solomon became the King of Israel, the transition wasn’t without bloodshed. First, just before David died he instructed Solomon to kill two of David’s enemies — Joab (1 Kings 2:1-6) and Shimei (1 … Continue reading →

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There

Posted on December 26, 2018 by

Some anonymous Christian writer has penned the following words: There is no place just as good as “THERE,” the place of God’s purpose. We try to strike bargains with the Lord, offer to do something else, seek a compromise or … Continue reading →

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Going Back Home

Posted on December 27, 2017 by

New York’s Bowery Mission was founded in 1879 and still serves today as a rescue mission and men’s shelter. Sam Hadley was once the superintendent there and told a certain story about the place. The story goes as follows. One … Continue reading →

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Spaceships & Bird Cages

You would be correct to label me a big fan of the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation. I’ve seen every episode many times and have also seen every big-screen movie based upon the series. While I enjoy the … Continue reading →

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Are You Getting Better?

Posted on November 27, 2012 by

Football season is still going strong in the college and professional ranks, but it’s been over for some time now for my son Royce’s 5th/6th grade team. Since he played center, I helped out a little bit coaching our linemen. … Continue reading →

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