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Out of Gas

  It’d been a long couple of days. Lois had hip replacement surgery with stellar results. Doctors exclaimed, “Couldn’t have gone better!” The most important thing. Sure there were challenges. Long hours in the lobby.… Read More »Out of Gas

Silent Percussionist

There’s a percussionist at our church. Chimes, shakers, cymbals, and congas all designed to accent the what the drummer is doing. He puts his whole being into it. He has a flare for the dramatic.… Read More »Silent Percussionist

Normal Church

Our pastor opened the service by saying, “We don’t want this to be a “normal service.” First of all: What’s a normal service? We did pretty much the same thing we do every week. We… Read More »Normal Church

Sincerely, Mike?

Best way to start a letter is to end it. When you end a letter with “Sincerely,” what do you mean? Are you sincere simply about the specific message, or are you sincere about …… Read More »Sincerely, Mike?

Hacked!

  If you’ve ever had this experience you know. Somebody gets hold of your account and sends out bogus messages claiming to be you. What they hope to gain is another matter. Suffice to say… Read More »Hacked!

Drive My Car

Lots of people complain about other drivers. “I can’t believe these people. Nobody knows how to drive. Fast lane, slow lane, no signal, he cut me off! Make up your mind! Go! It’s green already!”… Read More »Drive My Car

Me First

Someone recently called me vain. My response? “I’m not vain, I’m very humble. In fact, I’m probably the most humble person you know. Nobody’s more humble than me. I’m very proud of my humility.” Another… Read More »Me First

I’m Workin’ On It!

  Lord, I’m wondering why my situation’s still unresolved. I’ve prayed. I’ve behaved. I’ve read the Bible. I know you’re faithful. So whats the hold up? “I’m workin’ on it.” Father, I see more and… Read More »I’m Workin’ On It!

Why – Fi?

Why–Fi? I’m not the smartest guy, (but who is, really? Does anybody keep track of that?) but I’m struggling to understand how the internet works, (or doesn’t.) “No Connection.” “Modem Failure.” “Server Stopped Responding.” “Other… Read More »Why – Fi?