by sworel | Nov 9, 2020 | 2020, Musings
For months now, I have resisted the temptation to expound on my minuscule insights into the functions of our republic. Like so many of my friends, I am a “poli- sci” nut and do actually pay attention to things like state voting districts, dress codes for the women in...
by sworel | Nov 2, 2020 | 2020, Musings
In Acts 4, Ananias and Sapphira were confused and jealous. They were jealous of all the attention Barnabas got when he sold a piece of land and brought the proceeds in to help others in the church. They were confused, because they thought their possessions were their...
by sworel | Oct 26, 2020 | 2020, Musings
It really is quite amazing how massive buildings were erected down through the ages. I can’t hardly imagine how they moved those huge, heavy blocks into position. But one thing I do know, each ancient structure had two stones of significance, a cornerstone and a...
by sworel | Oct 19, 2020 | 2020, Musings
When asked to clear the dishwasher, it might be pretty normal to hear one of the kids holler, “It’s not my turn.” At work, we might over hear a co-worker point out, “That just isn’t in my job description.” Or a spouse might complain to their better half, “Aren’t you...
by sworel | Oct 12, 2020 | 2020, Musings
As a school administrator, I have heard hundreds of kids mutter the word “sorry” as if that two- syllable utterance automatically covered a multitude of sins. Parents hear it all the time, too. One brother punches another, gets caught and flippantly declares, “Sorry...
by sworel | Oct 5, 2020 | 2020, Musings
Since I am a wordsmith, I love definitions. I saw a funny one the other day. The word was “notriphobia.” Apparently, it means the fear of not having any trips booked. And during COVID, I can certainly attest that I currently have “notriphobia.” But seriously,...
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