Rotting Smells & Combating Stress with Thankfulness and Scripture

Thumpety thump thump, Thumpety thump thump, look at Christian's heart rate go! What a great start to a blog post! A Christmas jingle-themed song about chronic stress! If you thought for a moment this would be a remake of Frosty the Snowman, my apologies for the inconvenience. Yet, if you came to this post, questioning … Continue reading Rotting Smells & Combating Stress with Thankfulness and Scripture

Short and Sweet: Moose Hunting with a Lightsaber, Benefits of Teaching, and Coffee from The Parlour.

Short and Sweet: Moose Hunting with a Lightsaber, Benefits of Teaching, and Coffee from The Parlour.  Good morning folks! I hope you are doing well on this beautiful, crisp Saturday morning. I am sitting in my living room, with the fireplace lit, and enjoying a bit of writing. This week I’ve experienced a wide range … Continue reading Short and Sweet: Moose Hunting with a Lightsaber, Benefits of Teaching, and Coffee from The Parlour.

Why did the Pope order Catholics to put a Rooster weathervane on top of their churches?

Yes, you read that title correctly. It actually sounds like the opening line of a joke. Yet, this is no joking matter. It was so serious in fact, that the Pope, Nicholas I, decreed in the 9th century that all Roman Catholic churches should have a rooster weathervane on its spiral or steeple. The question … Continue reading Why did the Pope order Catholics to put a Rooster weathervane on top of their churches?

Bible Reflections: Standing firm in a Sea of gods.

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Murder. Assassinations in public. Whole-scale destruction and warfare. Devotion. Self-sacrifice. Unwavering loyalty. Welcome to the biblical book of 2 Kings. For many years I have studied the Old Testament 'history' books: 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles and 2 Chronicles (Chronicles are written history accounts about … Continue reading Bible Reflections: Standing firm in a Sea of gods.

A New Chapter: Changing Careers, Checkpoint Children, and understanding Psalm 56.

Well hello there, it's been quite some time since my last blog post. So long in fact, my preoccupations with life and career change made my commitment to my readers slide. For that, I offer a sincere apology. I understand that when life gets hectic, certain things get pushed to the side, and with that … Continue reading A New Chapter: Changing Careers, Checkpoint Children, and understanding Psalm 56.