After 20+ years in the military, I know how to stretch our limited personal budget. One of best ways is to buy generic substitutes! Generics can be half the price of a name brand and are as good, or at least good enough. They have the same ingredients, so I don’t bother looking further. My […]

We were driving home one evening and I heard a song on the radio “First Thing First.” It caught my attention because it confirmed the name and subject matter of this story. I had another one in mind, but the LORD gave me this one. Why that title when it’s so obvious and it shouldn’t

When I see a “Christian” post on Facebook, I look to see who wrote it before I “Like” it. I don’t want to agree with something if it’s not from a trusted source. If the post is a scripture and has not been altered, I have no problem agreeing with it and or sharing it

King Herod heard wisemen had entered his Kingdom and he asked why they had come. When they told him they were following a star that would lead them to a King born in Bethlehem. King Herod killed all the babies in Bethlehem so his position would be safe. GOD overcame events by warning the baby

     In China, Tomb Sweeping Day is a national holiday when families visit the graves of their relatives.  Traditionally they clean the graves, light incense, offer food, money, flowers, and prayers to their ancestors.  These rites are important to most Chinese.  I thought it was just to pray and care for the grave, but it