“Go back to your books, to your armchair. Plant your trees, watch them grow. If more people valued home above gold, this world would be a merrier place.”

— Thorin Oakenshield

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  • Do you or your family make any special dishes for the holidays?

    Today, I will celebrate Thanksgiving with my son, his girlfriend, and my neighbor. There are many dishes that will grace my table today. I cook the meal. Along with the traditional turkey, green bean casserole, sweet potato pie, fresh cranberry… Continue reading

  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 313 – Trust 1 Kings 17:1 Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As JEHOVAH Elohiym of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there will not be dew nor rain these years, except at my… Continue reading

  • If you didn’t need sleep, what would you do with all the extra time?

    The simple answer is write. As an author, it would give me more time to work on my books. However, having an additional six to eight hours to work on my books would exhaust my brain. Other options would be… Continue reading

  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 312 – Interpretation 1 Kings 16:1 Then the word of JEHOVAH came to Jehu the son of Hanani, against Baasha, saying, 2 “Inasmuch as I lifted you out of the dust and made you ruler over My people Israel,… Continue reading

  • Name your top three pet peeves.

    Living alone has greatly cut down my pet peeves. However, I still have a few. First – Lying. I hate when people lie to me about anything. If a person can lie about something trivial, they can lie about everything.… Continue reading

  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 311 – War 1 Kings 15:1 In the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam the son of Nebat, Abijam became king over Judah. 2 He reigned for three years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Maachah, the granddaughter of Abishalom.… Continue reading

  • Who are your current most favorite people?

    You never know when you will meet that special someone who will change your life and make it better for knowing them. I have several such people in my life. First, is Jesus my Savior. Growing up in church doesn’t… Continue reading

  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 310 – Obedience 1 Kings 14:1 At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam became sick.  2 Jeroboam said to his wife, “Please arise, and disguise yourself, that they may not recognize you as the wife of Jeroboam and… Continue reading

  • What are your favorite animals?

    I have many favorite animals. I had dogs for many years. They are wonderful companions. As for other favorite animals outside of the domesticated pets, I love going to the zoo to see the wide variety of animals on display.… Continue reading

  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 309 – Obedience 1 Kings 13:1 Behold, a man of Elohiym went from Judah to Bethel by the word of JEHOVAH, and Jeroboam stood by the altar to burn incense.  2 Then he cried out against the altar by… Continue reading