Hitchhiker’s bLOG – 2020.06.21

Hidden Treasures We have moved a lot. Since Chewbacca was born, we have lived in Connecticut, SE Pennsylvania, Iowa, Illinois, SW Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. We have managed to keep many little keepsakes of Chewie and Baby’s life, and these treasures occasionally surface. The gem below is from Chewbacca’s memorabilia. He was in 1st grade […]

Hitchhiker’s bLOG (smile) – 2020.06.20

Someone walking on the street asked me, “ Does your dog bite?” “No,” I answered. “He judges.” Have a great day!

Hitchhiker’s bLOG (Supplemental) – 2020.06.19

Why June 19th (Juneteenth)? It had been more then two years since the now deceased President, Abraham Lincoln, had signed the Emancipation Proclamation, abolishing the institution of slavery in the United States. Texas was the last holdout following the end of the war, so the Emancipation Proclamation had little to no impact in the state. […]

Something to Think About – 2020.06.19

Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word… Ephesians 5:25-26 The marriage metaphor appears many times throughout the Bible. both in the Old and New Testaments. You find it un Hosea, Isaiah, […]

Hitchhiker’s bLOG (Supplemental) – 2020.06.17

On Sunday, I was able to stay home and worship “42” through the magic of YouTube. I worshiped with the church I serve, FPC Sparta, and listened to a wonderfully faithful and thoughtful sermon from one of our members, Peter K. The following is the manuscript for that sermon, provided to you with Peter’s permission. […]

A Delivery from The Flying Scotsman – 2020.06.16

We haven’t heard from TFS in a bit. This is one of those “sit and ponder” cartoons. Insert your own meaning.

Hitchhiker’s bLOG – 2020.06.15

“The Turning” Over the last thirteen weeks, we find ourselves in an unprecedented global event. Writers and historians call this a “generational event,” a crisis that happens approximately every 80 years and shapes those who are coming of age. They will view and change the world going forward with a dramatic shift called “the turning.” […]