Is there an “art” to being a good neighbor?

Mostly our neighbors are good to us.  They’ve watched our house when we’re gone. They’ve mowed our yard. Taken out our garbage.  Fed our dog and cat. Sprayed our weeds (mostly so they don’t invade their yards).  Got our mail.  And that’s...

Choose Compromise!

When was the last time someone of faith said to you – “You really need to compromise more often brother.”  It’s probably never happened. I am sometimes accused of “compromising.” Usually the person means that I didn’t speak or...

What’s Going on in Syria – Behind the Scenes

Have you wondered what the REAL story is in Syria?  What’s motivating things behind the scenes?  No one knows for sure, but here’s my opinion. It’s about Iran and Israel. Here’s why. The country of Iran is not an imminent or direct threat to...

My Plan to Become Like Jesus: Part Two

If you remember, I started to form a personal plan to become more like Jesus. I did this by recording (on Facebook) all the ways I am NOT like Jesus – thought that might be a good place to start. I mentioned 30 things that Jesus does or thinks that I don’t.  I...