by wordsfortheday | Feb 19, 2025 | Forever young, Holy Spirit
I was watching the DVD, “The Last Waltz” with the Band yesterday and Bob Dylan sang the song, “Forever Young”. He looked really young in the video and I couldn’t help but muse that the aging process has not been kind to him; he’s as...
by wordsfortheday | Feb 18, 2025 | Holy Spirit, Scared like a woman
Friday I had a nerve study conducted. I walked in and the doc told me he had heard me speak one time. I felt good that my doctor wouldn’t be a complete stranger and would be extra careful with me. The test consisted of him attaching some electrode clips to...
by wordsfortheday | Feb 17, 2025 | Alcoholism, Holy Spirit
I had an uncle who was a classic binge alcoholic. He would not drink during the week but started drinking heavily beginning Friday afternoon after he got off work. He would continue to drink literally until late Sunday night. This uncle raised bees for a hobby. One...
by wordsfortheday | Feb 14, 2025 | Holy Spirit, Obtaining faith
When I began my first business it was truly a step of faith on my part. At the time I had a good job and made a high salary and benefits, but I did not have any savings. Leaving all of that and starting my own business without adequate funding meant that it would...
by wordsfortheday | Feb 13, 2025 | Divorce, Holy Spirit
I recently had my 54th anniversary. I wonder how I accomplished such a feat. Hmmm . . . For one thing I enjoy my wife’s company. She has a heart of gold, or she never would have put up with me for so many years. Our marriage was never “perfect,” but...