Something to Think About – 2023.01.20

Count it all joy, my brothers (and sisters), when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. James 1:2-3 The Lord’s brother, James, sounds like Paul, teaching us to be joyful in these trials. This lesson is tough to hear in our culture, especially when we […]

HitchHiker’s bLOG – 2023.01.17

Poop Patrol! Lately, while walking the Monster Behind the Door (MBD), I noticed that someone walking their dog on Main Street is consistently choosing not to pick up after their furry companion; PEOPLE, IT’S THE LAW! It is obviously a big dog as its leavings are three times the size of any “tootsie roll” MBD […]

Tanka Toyin’ – 2023.01.15

A Lover of God Can I truly be excellent Theophilus before the world? I must live up to that name with all my heart, soul, and might Inspired by The Evangelist responsible for 27% of the New Testament!

Something to Think About – 2023.01.13

In Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 2 Corinthians 5:19-20 As I pray at the close […]

HitchHiker’s bLOG (Supplemental) – 2023.01.11

I met my beloved “J” thirty-two years ago today. To commemorate this event that God used to change my life, I wrote a Tanka. “At First Sight”We spoke the first timeA snowy night years agoOn this very dayWe have never been apartWe made a life together 2023.01.11 You’re my love and my life! Together, we […]

HitchHiker’s bLOG – 2023.01.10

I receive a daily email from Merriam-Webster with their Word of the Day. A large percentage of the time, they send a word like “conundrum,” where I know the word and the definition. It is also common for me to receive a word I have heard before, but I need to become more familiar with its […]

Tanka Toyin’ – 2023.01.08

Today I recall An old professor from school Who taught us so much About scripture and language But he also taught to serve Inspired by the man who introduced me to the Septuagint, and served food at my side at the local soup kitchen in Dubuque. Thank you David!