King David committed grievous sins. Read more…

Somnambulism
Do you thrill to these big words people have coined? A somnambulist walks in their sleep. Read more…

A big issue for me stands with the false belief that confession of sins compromises the whole act of contrition (“humble regret”). To illustrate this I refer to AA (“Alcoholics Anonymous”). One of the steps toward healing and overcoming speaks of restoration (if possible) to all those who the drinker hurt while booze reigned as boss. I support this teaching and exercise. Read more…

Today autumn turned to winter. The scientists said so. This year, the weather agreed.

A winter storm blows across a large area of southern Canada and into the USA. For me, it felt good to have snow on the ground, even if we didn’t get hit hard by this storm system.

Fresh snow, when it covers the ground, creates an almost magical effect. It sparkles. Before human contact the clean surface builds a treasure for the eye. Read more…

I can’t help myself. I care about the souls of other people. And when people have sinned against God and against me I yearn to see repentance and restoration. When people who have named Jesus as Boss leave their first love it scares me. What if, as some Bible references imply, God gives up on those who refuse to repent? Read more…