“But now even more the report about him went abroad, and great crowds gathered to hear him and to be healed of their infirmities. But he would withdraw to desolate places and pray.” ~ Luke 5:15-16 (ESV) We live in a new area; we are connected 24:7. We are on…
Read moreOver the weekend I returned to my childhood home. My daughter and I flew from Southern California to Salt Lake City. I hadn’t been back to where I grew up to visit my old friends for more than 30 years. Thirty years. Although we stayed in touch with our friend…
Read moreSo Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” They answered him, “We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone.…
Read moreA pendulum swings from right to left, back and forth until gravity slows down the swing to a stop in the middle. Society in general has a tendency towards this pendulum behavior as well. Conservative politics swings to liberal policies and then back again. Wonder if this swing will ever…
Read moreI spent several hours today tending my flower gardens. I have to admit that I have neglected them for several days weeks which caused me to spend so much more time today…… weeding….. “deadheading” and pruning….. fertilizing…… and spraying for insects. Just last month the flowers were beautiful and producing…
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