I love to hike. I have done it for beauty, exercise, for spiritual reasons, and for fun. There’s nothing like getting out in nature and letting go of what ails you. Southern Illinois has many great hiking trails that will suit your needs, no matter what you are seeking. If you want short trails,Continue reading “Hiking in Southern Illinois”
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Jailhouse Religion
When I was locked up, I first heard this term. It was used to refer to someone who turns to God only when they are in the jailhouse. I’ve heard high class people use this term and I’ve heard inmates use it to slam other inmates. They would say things like, “Man, you only wantContinue reading “Jailhouse Religion”
God Takes Care of Us
God Takes Care of Us God has protected and taken care of me in so many ways in my life. I could write a book telling of all the things. Not only has He provided, but He has assured me of the promise of His provision. Often times, when I have encountered trouble in myContinue reading “God Takes Care of Us”
The Diet of Primitive Peoples
Ancient people did not eat like we do at all. I saw a meme on Facebook and it got me thinking. Here’s what the meme said: “Vegetarian is an Indian word for ‘Bad Hunter’” It’s funny, and it was meant to be a joke on vegans or vegetarians, but it also shows what some peopleContinue reading “The Diet of Primitive Peoples”
The Blessings of COVID
There have been many bad things that have come out of this COVID-19 shut down order. We all know what they are, and can imagine worse things to come. But, I want to talk about the blessings. It has given people the chance to see what is really important. It has given people the chanceContinue reading “The Blessings of COVID”
Hoarding in a Pandemic
The world as we know it has gone crazy. Everything has been touched. People are scared. They don’t know what to do, or what the future holds. The media speaks constantly of pandemic, and death. The numbers grow. We are told that we will be locked down 2 weeks, a month, a year! We seeContinue reading “Hoarding in a Pandemic”
My First Blog Post
I don’t want to write a quote, but I cannot figure out how to turn it off. — Oscar Wilde. My First Blog Post This will be my first blog post, as the title states. I wanted something that sets the stage for what follows. Something that will explain my goals, my desires andContinue reading “My First Blog Post”
Introduce Yourself (Example Post)
This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”
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