Monthly Archives: March 2018

Photography: Stinchcomb Wildlife Reservation

Yesterday was overcast and not quite 70°F (21C), and already the ticks are biting. This is going to be a rough summer for ticks. But it stands to reason I would see them first in a nature preserve like this, … Continue reading

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Photography: Urban Parking Garages 3

This is the last post in the series. Yesterday’s adventure began not with a parking garage but the tall tower attached to our Children’s Hospital. I tried to capture a panorama, but I found the reflective coating on the windows … Continue reading

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Return to Point 8

I wanted to celebrate. Now that Veloyce has a better car for driving back and forth to work, I get to keep the battered old Volvo for myself. I drove out to Draper Lake for a short hike. Point 8 … Continue reading

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Transportation Update 3

Rejoice with us! This is Veloyce’s new ride. (That puddle under it was pre-existing.) This one was the best deal — the most for the money and within our means. We got it from Boomer Kia. The salesman was honest … Continue reading

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Comfort the Afflicted

You cannot comfort the comfortable. We teach that you should ensure your choice of residence is heart-led. A critical element in obeying the call of God is to reside where He wants you. The penalty for ignoring this is obvious: … Continue reading

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Regret or Not?

Jay and I were discussing on the forum about the paths we take in our lives. I made the comment that I always felt driven by the Spirit of God from a very young age. I was surely confused about … Continue reading

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Transportation Update 2

Craigslist is a funny thing. It has changed a great deal in the past few years. It was always a little dicey about auto sales, but it’s gotten worse. We keep running into ads with anomalies that make us wonder … Continue reading

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Trying It Again

I had a devil of a time uploading this picture, something is hindering the upload. I got it on the fifth try. I can’t tell if it’s my ISP (which has been acting suspicious lately) or something wrong with WordPress. … Continue reading

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Teachings of Jesus: Matthew 10:28-33

This is the ultimate otherworldly statement: This life is expendable; don’t cling to it. There is a life for each of us after this that no one can take from your Father. People love to nitpick over the precise meaning … Continue reading

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It’s Not What People Expect

This is a prophetic message, but it’s not a prophecy as the word is commonly used. It’s addressed only to those who feel led of the Spirit to pay attention. And if I don’t share it, I will be disobedient … Continue reading

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