This has already been a day! It’s 7:42 a.m.  Our daughter’s car wouldn’t start, so I drove ours to her house, she dropped me off back home (still in pj’s, no combed hair, etc.–hope nobody but God saw me; He already knows me in and out!), and so the day begins.

Wuss that I am, I slept little last night. I had an answering machine call to get in touch with my doctor following my urinalysis yesterday. I know that…..

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From a good friend in the military:

Military cuts equal to pre WWII sizes, increases of “threats” to implement executive order, and expansion of social programs?  OIF & OEF Veterans may not be being spit upon as our Vietnam Vets were by the American population, but our governmet is sure taking the opportunity to fill that void!  Welcome home warriors!  Once again the burden of our nation lies upon our backs and we are “told” we will sacrifice even more…..

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Just finished reading Billy Graham’s book titled Nearing Home where he discussus retirement, much as I did in my Job Loss: What’s Next? A Step by Step Action Plan book. He too feels the sting of aging out of many of the activities he’d spent his life on, which gave purpose and meaning. Retirement is like that.

I’m thrilled that he took the effort, profound effort, to write yet another book filled with his wisdom. Liberally sprinkled with, or should…..

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I’ve borrowed Charles Krauthammer’s Things that Matter, his new best-selling book of his awesome articles he’s published over the years. As a wordsmith myself, or a novice one compared to him, I am astounded at his rich vocabulary, his sense of style, his syntax, and his ability to turn a phrase.

Additionally, it’s amazing he writes on so many topics so very well. Whether it’s chess, world affairs, baseball, politics, pop culture, or history, he has an unbelievable range of…..

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God’s word is for our instruction, edification, and to His Glory. This passage is special to me, because it encapsulates my life’s mission. In response to His creation, redemption, and sovereignty, my role is to proclaim its truth and develop toward sanctification so that He can best use me in this life. Be it so for you, Dear Reader.

2nd Peter 1:2-11

“Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. His…..

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Both of my recently published books contain messages about love, true marriage, courtship and dating, marriage ceremonies, and romance. They would make good presents for your beloved!

The first, It’s a God Thing!, shows a young couple’s romance, marriage ceremony, and early married life. John Phelps and his bride Deirdre Piaget are the central focus of this book. The book, published by WestBow Press in December of 2012, includes suspense, romance, terrorism, courtship, pastoral ministry, and End Times events which…..

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When we are rooted in the Word, when we are praying consistently and constantly, when we have clear goals, when we keep strict account of our schedules, and when we remember to remember, we can perhaps say: “The enemy is at bay; I’m ok; my guard is up; God is in charge; all is well with my soul.”

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Here’s an acronym to consider:

F  orgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, press on toward the…..

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With all the gala preparation of the ancient games and Coliseum events in ancient empires, the day is here again, and some 45 advertisers will spend $4.5 million dollars for 30 seconds to convince us to buy their products or services. People like me who know little about the Seahawks or Broncos will eat too much, alternately cheer and groan as mere mortals try to attain sports immortality, and in the end, be little affected by the whole shebang. Yet,…..

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