Complete Abstinence is easier than perfect moderation. – St. Augustine The above is one of the great truisms. Try it in your New Year’s resolutions and see how quickly you blow it. For years I learned during Lent that I can give up wine, oatmeal-raisin cookies, or wheat for forty days, but try perfect…
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I hope everyone is looking forward to the new year and the bright beginnings it represents. In the spirit of new beginnings I thought I’d tell you a short story about myself. In June of 1969, I was told by the famous George “Papa Bear” Halas that that my knee would never heal enough for…
Be at Peace
Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at Peace. – Job 22:21 Perhaps this weekend you will sit down and make a few New Year’s resolutions? What will be at the top of your list – A diet, getting in shape, keeping better records, staying within a budget, etc. ? My list could go…
Traces of God
Who hasn’t from time to time said, “There but for the grace of God go I” after we read or hear about somebody getting in or having trouble? Another one we used to say when I was younger — “God looks after drunks and fools.” That was usually whispered by me after somehow I found…
Heaven on Earth
Christmas is the day many Christians believe that God came to earth in the form of Jesus. Many who do not believe this or can’t go that far yet, still celebrate Christmas for many wonderful and joyous reasons. No matter your belief consider the possibility that heaven and earth are not that far apart especially…