Hitchhiker’s bLOG (Supplemental) – 2021.07.24

A Labor of Love Back in June, “J” and I were in Connecticut, seeing my sister and her family for the first time in over a year and a half. Before we left, T.O. asked me to hold on for a minute; she had something for me. She presented to me a quilt measuring almost […]

Something to Think About – 2021.07.23

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:14 Do you believe in Holy Spirit moments? I do, and today is one of those. The gang at biblegateway.com has this scripture on the schedule for today, and I am using Mark’s version […]

Hitchhiker’s bLOG (Revisited) – 2021.07.21

Grandmas and Reindeer Originally Published 2019.12.02 – Yes, I know it is July, but Christmas in July is a thing now! It’s that time of year. I’m in the kitchen making breakfast, watching the snow come down, and listening to Christmas music on the station that plays seasonal music. I’m enjoying Perry Como, Nat King […]

Hitchhiker’s bLOG (Revisited) – 2021.07.19

Originally Published 2019.11.27. It was Thanksgiving, about four months before the pandemic lockdown. As you read, pay attention to commentary in parentheses, as the “Time Traveler” in 2021 has a couple things to add. The first photo of the Guardian of Forever is also new. Time Traveling… Several times in the past two weeks, various […]

Something to Think About – 2021.07.16

For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority. Colossians 2:9-10 There are folks out there who believe the early church did not believe Jesus was God incarnate. Today I give you proof positive that they did. Notice that Paul is clearly […]

Hitchhiker’s bLOG (Revisited) – 2021.07.14

Vocabulary Lesson Originally Published 2019.11.06 quid pro quo (noun) Pronunciation: kwid-pro-kwo 1: Something given or received for something else. 2: A deal arranging a quid pro quo. Synonyms: exchange, swap, trade, back-and-forth, barter. Use in a sentence: “Jesus engaged in a quid pro quo with us by exchanging his life for the sins of humanity.” […]

Hitchhiker’ bLOG (Revisited) – 2021.07.12

In the wee hours of the morning… Originally Published 2019.10.29 Anybody who knows me realizes that I’m usually up at 4:45 in the morning. Besides the obvious disadvantages (typos, proofreading, the end of Daylight savings Time), there are many benefits. One significant advantage is quiet. There is no dog, TV, music, nor traffic on Main […]