This past weekend, I had the privilege of attending my friend’s aunt’s funeral in Arlington National Cemetery. “Aunt Jeanette” aka “The Colonial” had died months ago but a full military funeral didn’t happen until a few days ago. For me any visit to Arlington National Cemetery is overwhelming. The…
Read moreMatt 6:26-27 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his…
Read moreAdded weight, no matter where it is added, has it’s own set of problems. Anyone traveling by way of air knows that any luggage that goes over the weight limit will either be tossed or fined. Paying a highway toll will also be measured by weight; how many axles will…
Read moreLast Thursday I attended the graduation at Hudson County Community College, where I serve as an English professor. It was a joy to see some of my recent students graduate, and two of the young adults from our church also walked across the stage to receive their well-earned diplomas. I…
Read moreRecently I got in my car to back out and discovered I couldn’t see very well from my passenger side mirror. The passenger door was also dirty and smeared. I cleaned it and promised myself I would detail my car soon. In a day or two, I discovered the culprit…
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