Appearances of Jesus in Recent Times
I have perused a new book called Visions and Appearances of Jesus by Phillip Wiebe. Phil is a Canadian Christian that I know well. We both studied in graduate school many years ago in Adelaide, Australia. In fact Phil and his wife Shirley helped me to make and arrange copies of my dissertation as I … More “Appearances of Jesus in Recent Times”
War Room …..The Movie
War Room: The movie is about an affluent family who seem to have everything. But it is soon apparent that the parents are tense and argumentative, and disillusioned with each other. The daughter, aged about nine, is absolutely adorable, but of course pained about her parents bickering.
A wise senior citizen appears, who might be … More “War Room …..The Movie”
Shemitah Truths and Four Blood Moons……Scary Prophecy for September 2015
Shemitah Truths and Four Blood Moons, Disclaimer: this is a long blog about a controversial subject that a lot of people, Christian and non-Christian, are talking about. I didn’t know much about the subject, but started hearing predictions about dire things which will happen to America in September 2015.
Anxiety levels were spiking. I decided … More “Shemitah Truths and Four Blood Moons……Scary Prophecy for September 2015”
Supermarket food – where do the leftovers go, and why should we care?
Supermarket food: At the Roadrunner Foodbank in Albuquerque I joined eight folks from a Meetup group to lend a hand. I confess I didn’t know what they did there, except it was about food.What I imagined was a hard-scrabble organization, just getting by in a dilapidated building. I wore an old pair of jeans and … More “Supermarket food – where do the leftovers go, and why should we care?”
Is Jadyn a Stranger-Angel?
This true story about a girl named Jadyn is so unlikely, but so compelling. It has to be a God-thing, and perhaps more than that!
I wandered into a Keva Juice store, and the manager said, “The usual?” She was a pretty young woman of no more than 25 years and she remembered me each … More “Is Jadyn a Stranger-Angel?”
What an Inspiration! Mario Capecchi.
Mario Capecchi, a true inspiration! Also in this issue (hit any slide to enlarge it, then back-arrow to return to blog): • What is the Gray Nomad’s Blog For? • Eight Below: A Dog-Lover’s Movie • Alzheimer’s Research • New Quest to Contact Aliens
The inspiration title is from the story of a Nobel prizewinner…..one … More “What an Inspiration! Mario Capecchi.”
Asteroids that hit the earth: Severe Consequences
• Asteroids: Chance that earth will be hit again
• Meteor Crater in Arizona • Sodom and Gomorrah destroyed by a meteor • The asteroid that killed the dinosaurs • Mass extinctions on earth and spiritual implications
Last weekend I stopped at the Meteor Crater in Arizona, just before Flagstaff on I40. It’s a giant … More “Asteroids that hit the earth: Severe Consequences”
Staci and her mom Mary Ann at Sedona Wellness Retreat
First of all, Staci, my step-daughter, is in the middle of her stay at the Sedona Wellness Retreat in Arizona. Let me explain, this is a three-week nutritional program to detox from chemo treatment, and to rebuild her immune system. Make sure you read to the end of this article, where Staci gives a poignant … More “Staci and her mom Mary Ann at Sedona Wellness Retreat”
Refugees: The Nowhere People.
Refugees, the nowhere people: Robyn, my niece, is 33 years old and a fashion designer, married to a Brit, and living in London. She has a sense of compassion for the suffering, and she speaks up when she has a concern. Robyn shared on Facebook a video about refugees in Syria, and this got me … More “Refugees: The Nowhere People.”
A Delightful Biker-Cowboy Wedding, and the Hand of God behind it.
A Biker ceremony: The stage in front of the church was decorated with hay bales and saddles. The groom had on his best country-western outfit, cowboy hat included. The bride wore a shimmering black dress punctuated with silver sequins, plus matching earrings and necklace and boot bracelet all sparkling in the afternoon light.
There must … More “A Delightful Biker-Cowboy Wedding, and the Hand of God behind it.”