by sworel | Jan 16, 2022 | 2021, Musings
I think there is a natural fascination about the final words people speak just before dying. For example, consider the thoughts of the world leader, Winston Churchill. Reportedly, his last words were, “I’m bored with it all.” Most of us have the final words of that...
by sworel | Jan 9, 2022 | 2021, Musings
I am still thinking about Christmas things! The little Greek preposition “meta” is a cool word. We have used it in English for a long time. The basic concept is to translate it “with” and attach it to another word. For example, “meta physics” or “metamorphosis.”...
by sworel | Jan 2, 2022 | 2021, Musings
It is that time of the year when folks invest time and effort into making resolutions. And that pursuit always makes me think of the great American Preacher, Jonathan Edwards. He is well known for many things. In the early 1700s he was a brilliant young scholar...
by sworel | Dec 26, 2021 | 2021, Musings
Christmas is over. Packages have been opened. Carols sung. And way too much turkey has been eaten! Maybe it is a good time to stop and just count our blessings! I am not talking about those specific miracles or gifts that God gives to us individually. I am talking...
by sworel | Dec 19, 2021 | 2021, Musings, Uncategorized
There is an interesting “back story” to the Beatles’ hit song, “Let it Be.” It was the last song that was released before Paul announced his departure from the band. Many listeners believed that the lyrics were referring to Mary, the mother of Jesus. And today it is...
by sworel | Dec 12, 2021 | 2021, Musings, Uncategorized
I recently sat on a jury. It was a criminal trial that lasted three days. When we first adjourned to the jury room for deliberations, our initial vote was 4 guilty and 8 not guilty. And the two camps seemed far apart in their opinions. As the hours went by, I began to...
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