This appeared on Facebook from Trent Shelton on May 13, 2014. It was shared today by one of my Facebook friends. Read more…

A hospital is a dangerous place. Diseases, traumas, and pain all concentrate into one place. If you are healthy and visit you risk catching a disease. If you are very sick you risk contracting an illness that will hasten your demise. Read more…

“We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God—those whom he has called according to his plan” (Romans 8:28 God’s Word©). Read more…

Whoever ignores discipline despises self,

but the person who listens to warning gains understanding.

The fear of the Lord is discipline {leading to} wisdom,

and humility comes before honor” (Proverbs 15:32-33 God’s Word ©). Read more…

When I was growing up every child was taught the ditty, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” The intent seems sound; don’t let someone’s opinion of you derail your life. Read more…

Two previous blog posts have mentioned my brother and his heart attack. Such things when they come as such a surprise throw a person off balance. Read more…

I am weary. Keeping up with life is a full-time job. Keeping up with going to Toronto added to that to visit my brother in hospital makes me feel old(er). Read more…

I will not have much to say. My older and only brother had massive heart surgery yesterday. No warning or symptoms, just a sudden onset of trouble. Read more…

I remember being invited to dinner with a number of people. Afterwards one couple complained about their kids; it had been one of those days. The next day I found out that one of the other couples who desperately wanted children had suffered a miscarriage. Oops. Read more…