Totally Righteous, Dude!

As the end of the year approaches, there will be many lists that are generated as a summary of this past year.  Best-selling book of the year. Celebrities who passed away during 2023. Billboard charts, most popular names for boys and girls, most profitable movies, etc.  There are lists of the most popular slang wordsContinue reading “Totally Righteous, Dude!”

Do You Like Me? Check One. Yes or No

We left off in Ruth Chapter 2 last week where Boaz inquired about Ruth and has shown considerable favor towards her.  Ruth is astonished and somewhat bewildered by the kindness, generosity, and grace that Boaz is extending to her.  And mother-in-law Naomi has newfound hope and is seeing God’s blessings for the first time inContinue reading “Do You Like Me? Check One. Yes or No”

Dumb, Dumber, and Even Dumber

2 Kings 17 – Week Eleven Would you be willing to admit that you do dumb things from time to time?  Things that looking back you think to yourself, “If only…” I go for a walk on most days, and I have a routine for getting ready.  I always carry a bottle of water, aContinue reading “Dumb, Dumber, and Even Dumber”

There’s No Backdoor

Genesis 6 & 7 – Week Eight In New York “Handyman David Bonola arrested in case of murdered Queens mother stabbed more than 55 times”.  “Catholic diocese in New Jersey reaches $87.5M settlement with hundreds of sexual abuse victims” “Florida bride and caterer charged with lacing wedding food with cannabis” “Judge orders US Bureau ofContinue reading “There’s No Backdoor”

The Chair is Not My Size

Psalm 96 – Week Four of Psalms Believe it or not, I watched the Super Bowl last Sunday.  Well, to be more precise, I was in the same room as the television on which the Super Bowl was showing.  I did look up to watch the commercials and I did watch the halftime show.  OnContinue reading “The Chair is Not My Size”

You’re Not Speaking My Language

Podcast available at: https://anchor.fm/diane-simcox/episodes/Youre-Not-Speaking-My-Language-e1band9 Romans 9:29 – 10:21 – Week Thirteen We find ourselves in December already.  Christmas parties.  Trees. Decorations. Songs on the radio.  And shopping.  Lots and lots of shopping.  I have become more of an online shopper than an in-person shopper.  We get so many packages from Amazon that when we wereContinue reading “You’re Not Speaking My Language”

Santa, Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy….But God!

Week Four – Romans 3:21-31 If someone says to you, “I’ve got good news and I’ve got bad news, which do you want to hear first?”  What’s your choice?  I always want the bad news first perhaps subconsciously I need to know that the conversation is going to end on a positive note.  I wouldContinue reading “Santa, Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy….But God!”