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Waiting for “normal” to return? Current events have you asking, “What the What is going on?” Grab a beverage, get comfortable, and hit Pause on your goings-on for the next several minutes. Your spiritual well-being is too important not to address or at least consider these matters, as is remembering that everyone saved through Messiah Jesus is more than a conqueror. If what follows, at … [Read more...] about Dear Christian: Time To Take The 30,000-Foot Perspective

On the first day of his second administration, President Trump issued a Birthright Citizenship order entitled “Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship. He argued that ‘the Fourteenth Amendment has never been interpreted to extend … [Read more...] about We In America Call It “Birthright Citizenship”

Fear  I had cause to put into practice, Jamie Walden’s message from a few Sundays ago about fear: Fear gripped me. Jamie’s words – the main point of his message (link provided in the next paragraph) helped me to deal with that fear head-on so that it not only lost its grip on my emotions but also on my lungs. I’ll explain after the next paragraph. My hope is that you’ll … [Read more...] about Fear and Love

Aging is a natural part of life, but how we age is heavily influenced by the choices we make—especially when it comes to movement. Among all forms of exercise, strength training stands out as one of the most important and beneficial activities for older adults. Whether you’re in your 60s, 70s, 80s, or beyond, the evidence is clear: building and maintaining muscle is one of the most powerful … [Read more...] about The Power of Strength Training as We Age: Why It Matters More Than Ever

Crude language has become common in everyday life. It really bothers me. People use it in movies, music, and online posts, and many think it makes them sound bold or honest. But using crude language has real drawbacks. It weakens communication, reduces respect, and lowers the quality of our speech and thought. As you know, I use the word "crap" a lot and I'm not happy with myself for doing … [Read more...] about The Problem with Crude Language

I don’t like facial hair on men, especially older men. Among other things, it’s just not attractive. Younger men grow a beard because they are young and think it’s sexy. They have not yet learned to think for themselves. Older men should know better, but they don’t. They want to look as sexy as the young guys, but they can’t. Their face looks like it has been hit by a 10-ton salvage … [Read more...] about Guys, Take It Off – Take It ALL Off!

Since Barbara’s article for this month and one of mine from last year complement each other, plus all the changes underway with RFK, Jr., in his position in the administration and Dr. Means on her way to being confirmed as Surgeon General, we thought it a good idea to (re)run this one now – with several important tweaks. So, here we go… It started when I saw a construction fence erected … [Read more...] about Your Health Is Our Business – Again

I don’t like using the words “crap” or “crappy.”  It’s crude. However, there is no better word to describe many aspects of the American diet. A look at what’s in shopping carts at the supermarket shows where most health abuse begins. Abuse often happens because we are lied to or misled about the products most people eat. A current TV ad for a cornflakes product boldly and proudly … [Read more...] about Be Bold! Kick It To The Curb!

My daughter (The Swordfighter) just got married.  Her fiancée, now husband, an amazing you man, made the wedding cake. Yes, on my daughter's wedding, I had some cake . . . It was delicious!   He made it with flour that he ground himself. That got me thinking about all the food additives that we avoided at her wedding. For example, BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) is used to extend shelf … [Read more...] about What We Are Eating – The Unknowns