“Horror flicks” noted for copious amounts of terror, blood, and torture are popular entertainment fare.  Apparently some of us get a kick out of being scared silly while we watch the work of psychopaths portrayed on film.  Defenders of the… Continue reading

When I pressed the young man for the details, I did not need to be Sherlock Holmes to know that we were in fantasy land!  In his attempt to justify his actions, he had spun a tale bearing little resemblance… Continue reading

She preens, careful to make certain that her beauty is noted. It gives her a sense of worth. He advertises his athletic prowess for the same reason. Another drives a car that is a billboard for his wealth, much more… Continue reading

“And they all lived happily ever after…” is a great line for kid’s fairy tales. We adults are a little more sophisticated but we still enjoy a story where the plot resolves with a win for the good guys, don’t… Continue reading

Isn’t it great to sit down to dinner with friends?  Last week, the Rinaldi’s visited for a simple lunch at our home.  Two hours zipped by as we talked, laughed, remembered, and discussed the things of the Lord. Since ancient… Continue reading

Right around 1 pm I feel my energy sag. If I lean back on my chair and close my eyes, I can fall asleep in 30 seconds. Fortunately, if a nap overtakes me, I know that I will awaken in… Continue reading

The arguments start to form in my mind before the speaker finishes.  I call them the ‘yeah, buts.’  It happens when I hear something that seems true, which  I do not like or some idea that pushes me toward some… Continue reading

Nobody stops time. Here in NJ the Fall foliage is beautiful, a reminder of winter to come, of time passing. Yesterday, I stood for a few moments in the cemetery looking a headstone on my parents’ graves, remembering. The dates… Continue reading

 One could not write a story with any more drama than is found in the account of John Newton’s life. Best known as the author of the hymn, Amazing Grace, he lived what we sing. Some wonder if he was… Continue reading

A thread on Facebook debated the age-old question of God’s rule and the ‘why’ of evil.  The writers wrestled with the assertion that “God will never give us more than we can bear.”  Many base that ‘fact’ on a passage… Continue reading