“The friend is the person whom one is in need of, and by whom one is needed. Life is a sweeter, stronger, fuller, more gracious thing for the friend’s existence, whether he be near or far: if the friend is close at hand, that is best; but if he is far away, he is still … Continue reading On the Importance of Keeping in Touch With Old Friends | The Art of Manliness
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Mother, Daughter and John 15:13
A friend of mine was texting me the other night with issues she was having with her daughter, Mothers Day had come and passed and all she received from her daughter was a text stating Happy Mothers Day. Shallow and cold, I will admit, but not unexpected. The relationship between them has always been a … Continue reading Mother, Daughter and John 15:13
I Want… A Lenten Reflection
Image via Wikipedia I have labored and toiled and have often gone without sleep; I have known hunger and thirst and have often gone without food; I have been cold and naked. 2 Corinthians 11:26-28 We all have wants and needs, statements like this are throughout the bible, someone is always complaining, from the beginning … Continue reading I Want… A Lenten Reflection
Waldo, my best friend
The loss of a family member and best friend is devastating, and that’s what I experienced this weekend. On Saturday the 30th of April, my best friend, Waldo, died. He was 17 or 18 years old, in dog years, based on his size, he was between 104 and 109 years old. He lived a good … Continue reading Waldo, my best friend
Lessons for a Centurion
“Surely he was the Son of God!” Matthew 27:54 The above quote is from the Gospel of Matthew. It is a simple quote, only 7 words, but the depth of the statement has sounded through-out history. It transcends time and is forever resonating in all times. Last night I read this passage, and for the … Continue reading Lessons for a Centurion
An unlikely vacation
Image via Wikipedia For the past week I have been in Koln, Germany for work, but very little work has taken place. I arrived last Saturday, enjoyed the weekend with good friends, and ventured off to work on Monday morning, expecting to conduct a the training class I was sent here to do, But as … Continue reading An unlikely vacation
Some people are just stupid, and other thoughts
Just some thoughts on a few things for today's posting: The other day I was at Great lakes Crossings, Michigan's largest Outlet Mall. I must have dropped my cell phone in the parking lot, and yes someone found it. But they did not turn it in. So how do I know someone found it, a … Continue reading Some people are just stupid, and other thoughts
Lots to be thankful for
Image via Wikipedia Thanksgiving is upon us, a time for the nation to stop and reflect upon what we are thankful for. And for some it may be hard to find things to be thankful for, the past few years have been extremely tuff for many. Living in Michigan, I have seen the hard times, … Continue reading Lots to be thankful for
Look at thy self
I just spent the last thirty minutes or so reading a blog site that I use to read daily. It’s a site that a former friend of mine writes. And after spending time reading her latest post, I know remember why we are former friends. The self absorbedness of her blogs is dripping in self … Continue reading Look at thy self
I am no Superman
As many of you know I have taken in a young man from Cameroon Africa, he has live with me for the past 3 1/2 years or so. And recently I have added to my family a second young man from Africa. He has been with us for a few months. Now it’s not that … Continue reading I am no Superman
An American Point of View 