“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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  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 108 – Trust Psalm 9:1 (To the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Death of the Son.” A Psalm of David.) I will praise You, O JEHOVAH, with my whole heart; I will tell of Your marvelous works. 2… Continue reading

    Daily Bible Study
  • 5 May – What I’m Thankful for Today

    Good afternoon from Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. It’s a beautiful day here. Lots of sunshine, though the wind is chilly. There is always something to be thankful for. Today, I was greeted by WordPress with a congratulations for being here… Continue reading

    5 May – What I’m Thankful for Today
  • My Favorite Brands

    Most of my life is generic. From the time I was little, living at home, to the present day, most of what I ate, bought, or used wasn’t bought with gold the name brands seemed to demand. Cost efficient was… Continue reading

    My Favorite Brands
  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 107 – Awe Psalm 8:1 (To the Chief Musician. On the instrument of Gath. A Psalm of David.) O JEHOVAH, our Adown, how excellent is Your name in the whole earth, who set Your glory above the heavens!  2… Continue reading

    Daily Bible Study
  • People I Admire and Look to for Advice

    I have several friends I look to for good godly advice. My friend Pam tops my list. I’ve known Pam for almost four years when she moved into the complex a few months after I did. She’s a wonderful friend,… Continue reading

  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 106 – Justice Psalm 7:1 (A Meditation of David, which he sang to JEHOVAH concerning the words of Cush, a Benjamite.) O JEHOVAH my Elohiym, in You I put my trust; save me from those who persecute me; and… Continue reading

    Daily Bible Study
  • 3 May – What I’m Thankful for Today

    Good evening from Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. It’s 49 F and got into the 50s today with a chill wind. It was a good day. I’m thankful I sold two books at the Winter Market this morning. Crowds were thin… Continue reading

    3 May – What I’m Thankful for Today
  • Do I Vote in Political Elections

    Yes, I vote. I feel it is a privilege and a right to do so. I know my vote counts and matters. Before and after I vote, I pray for the candidates I vote for. That also is a right… Continue reading

  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 105 – Expectation Psalm 6:1 (To the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. On an eight-stringed harp. A Psalm of David.) O JEHOVAH do not rebuke me in Your anger, nor chasten me in Your hot displeasure.  2 Have mercy… Continue reading

    Daily Bible Study
  • 2 May – What I’m Thankful for Today

    Good evening from Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. It’s 45 F. We had a mixed bag of sun and clouds today, but overall a very nice day. I have much to be thankful for today. First, I’m thankful for payday. SSA… Continue reading

    2 May – What I’m Thankful for Today