If you’re anxious and worried about the state of the world, you’re not alone. In these uncertain and violent times, people of all ages and from many walks of life are expressing concern and anxiety. Endless wars, child pornography, increased crime, and more slavery than at any time in history. Not to mention uncontrolled immigrationContinueContinue reading “Conquering Anxiety in These Fearful Times: The ten Boom Family”
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Italy is for Nature Lovers
Italy is a small country with a relatively small population but it has 70% of the world’s artistic and cultural heritage sites! In fact, with 50 sites, it leads the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is followed by China with 47 sites and Spain with 44. But apart from its spectacular beaches, Italy’s natural areasContinueContinue reading “Italy is for Nature Lovers”
Swedish Death Cleaning
My brothers had an estate sale at my parents’ house this week, which brought sadness to my heart. Few of my childhood memories are tied to this house because my parents didn’t live there when I was growing up. But it still held a big piece of my heart. Dad died of heart problems inContinueContinue reading “Swedish Death Cleaning”
Christmas Clubs and Hard-Times Gifts
In the 1970 musical Scrooge, even that grumpy Christmas-hating miser finally realized that “December the 25th is the dearest day in all the year!” (Watch the trailer here.) I never needed any convincing. Andy Williams singing that Christmas was “the most wonderful time of the year” had always filled our home during the holidays. AndContinueContinue reading “Christmas Clubs and Hard-Times Gifts”
I Asked AI, With Interesting Results
They want us to believe that AI can do just about anything we ask of it. We’re starting to see it on more and more platforms, such as Canva, Pixabay, and WordPress. Intrigued by this phenomenon, I started experimenting to see how AI would depict me or describe my life, interests, and beliefs. AI hasContinueContinue reading “I Asked AI, With Interesting Results”
Life’s Turning Points
That day, as always, a large crowd gathered around the young rabbi, who was new on the scene. Amazed at His wonderful teaching, the crowd sought Him out wherever He went. And now that news of His miracles had spread, the people pressed on Him even more, almost backing Him into the Sea of Galilee. So Jesus boardedContinueContinue reading “Life’s Turning Points”