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Abundant Grace
For if by the transgression of the one, death reigned through the one, much more those who received the abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ. Romans 12:7 Summer in Iowa is a time of abundance. Our neighbor’s...
Absorbine Jr: Insect Repellent & Perfume All in One!
Our shady neighborhood has been invaded by summertime's unholy trinity: mosquitos, gnats, and deer flies. The invasion makes my morning walks a challenge and weeding the flowerbeds painful. If it wasn't for a tip we learned when gnats crashed our daughter's outdoor...
Grandma Fern’s Wilted Lettuce: Back By Popular Demand
This year's rain and cool conditions were perfect weather for a bumper crop of garden lettuce. At least that's what my friend said when she called and asked if I'd like to harvest her's while she was out of town for a few days. My answer was a...
Top 10 Ways I’d Like to Improve the Job Market
Ever since the economy tanked in 2008, I've been on a personal crusade to improve the job market. One obstacle remains before my lofty goal can be implemented. What's the obstacle? I need to become independently wealthy so I can afford to provide employment for the...
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Photo Source Contrary to the lyrics of the Andy Williams song, I do not consider Christmas the most wonderful time of the year. For me, the most wonderful time of the year was last Saturday, when a new Day Runner calendar refill arrived in the mail. I could hardly...
On the Road and Feeling Right at Home
The Cedar Falls Christian Writers' Conference is underway at the Riverview Conference Center. I may be away from home, but I'm not homesick for a couple reasons. First, in a former life Riverview belonged to the old Evangelical United Brethren (EUB) denomination where...