“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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  • 13 May – What I’m Thankful for Today

    Good evening from warm Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. It’s 68 F at 8 PM. It got to 83 F today. Today was a very good day. I’m thankful I got all my computer work done before I left this morning… Continue reading

    13 May – What I’m Thankful for Today
  • Improving My Life

    I’m absolutely certain I can improve my life in many ways. I know I’m not perfect. I don’t even know what perfection looks like. When I look at my life, I see room for improvement. I need more determination to… Continue reading

    Improving My Life
  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 115 – Determination Psalm 16:1 (A Michtam of David.) Preserve me, O Elohiym, for in You I put my trust. 2 O my soul, you said to JEHOVAH, “You are my JEHOVAH, my goodness is nothing apart from You.”… Continue reading

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

    Good afternoon from warm Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. It’s 83 F right now. I’m thankful I went for my morning walk when it was only 76F. That was warm enough for this person who prefers winter to summer. First I… Continue reading

    12 May – What I’m Thankful for Today
  • Positive Impact

    When I think about my life and where I am today, I would need to point to the woman who became my friend and showed me what I was missing in a relationship with Jesus Christ, the person who led… Continue reading

    Positive Impact
  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 114 – Change Psalm 15:1 (A Psalm of David.) JEHOVAH, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your holy hill? 2 He who walks uprightly, and works righteousness, and speaks the truth in his heart; 3… Continue reading

    Daily Bible Study
  • What Does Freedom Mean to Me?

    Freedom. What is freedom? You can find it in declarations posted in history and written in books. You can find it in a crowded street, or classrooms. You can find it in the stillness of your home with no one… Continue reading

    What Does Freedom Mean to Me?
  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 113 – Words Psalm 14:1 (To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.) The fool has said in his heart, “There is no Elohiym.” They are corrupt, their work is abominable, there is none who does good. 2 JEHOVAH… Continue reading

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

    Good afternoon from sunny Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. It’s 60 F right now. It was warmer, in the mid 60s. Today was a good day with much to be thankful for. I’m thankful I got out to the trail this… Continue reading

    10 May – What I’m Thankful for Today
  • Disagreeable Public Figures

    Aren’t we all public figures? Do we always agree with everyone; friends, neighbors, authorities? Is any one person more disagreeable than the next? We all have people we disagree with from time to time. No one person is more disagreeable… Continue reading

    Disagreeable Public Figures