My granddaughter was headed for surgery, and I was concerned. With a few quick text messages, I was able to add warriors to the already impressive list of people who promised to pray. The day came, and we were all nervous. Would our girl be alright? Would the surgery be effective? Would the pain be…
Month: February 2026
Oh, No! It’s TD
Yes, I believe in TD (total depravity), but there are some days when it seems to me to be more total than it does on others. First, I suppose that I should explain total depravity to those readers who may be unfamiliar with the Reformation. TD is one of the five points of Calvinism, and…
Frozen Lawns and Frozen Souls
After more than a week of nighttime temperatures dipping into the twenties, Florida looks like it has added a second season—Fall. Leaves have fallen, and the grass, flowers, and shrubs have turned a barren shade of brown. I asked my yard man if I had lost all of my landscaping and would need to start…
Everyone Is Talking About the Weather
Florida weather reports in February are normally mundane. If I were a weatherman, I would record one on February 1, then replay it for the rest of the month. “Today will be sunny and warm with a high temperature of seventy-five degrees. Now back to Ben at the sports desk.” At this time of year,…