Sometimes when I’m reading my Bible my brain pulls up some interesting thoughts. During my quiet time this week, I read through the book of Jonah and came upon this verse. “Now the Lord had arranged for a great fish to swallow Jonah.” (Jonah 1:17 NLT) Of course, we all know about the great fish in which…
Camping Has Changed
Occasionally, I change the route of my morning walk, and head out to the local lake. There is a campground at the lake that I skirt the edges of while I’m walking and basically end up wandering right past people’s tents. That’s where the trail leads, I’m not trying to snoop—honest! When I pass by the…
Surely There’s an Advantage to Aging
This past June I turned 63 years old. When I was a small child and I met someone my age I thought they were ancient. And, I still think it sounds ancient! I’m not a fan of this whole aging thing. In an effort to cheer myself up a bit, I decided to start looking…
A Trip to Another World
I love to read on my Kindle. I know that some of you prefer paper, but for me, it’s a Kindle e-reader. The Kindle has truly changed my reading. I can read faster (due to the increased font size) and thus, I read more and almost always have a book or two that I’m working…
A Mouse in the House?
Last week John and I took care of two of our grandchildren while their parents took a short vacation. They both say the funniest things sometimes. Even when they’re being naughty, it can be challenging not to laugh. But Amelia started this conversation one day that had me a bit concerned. It started off simply…