Ecc 3:1 For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: Starting October 19th, I will begin a time of Renewal. Some call it a Sabbatical, some call it a leave of absence and some call it an extended vacation. Me, I think it is a time of Renewal. I announced it this last week at the church and if you haven't heard yet, here is the announcement. It is time to take this break and have an opportunity to go and learn, live and be someone other than "Preach." It...

Been a while since I wrote a blog and so as I am sitting here in Frostburg, Maryland I see the leaves are starting to change and the temp is nice 67 degrees this morning. Fall officially begins Tuesday, September 22 @ 8:05 pm (EST). That is the Astronomical Fall in case you are a stickler for details. Meteorological fall is September 1st. In Florida, we are certainly tired of the incessant heat and the daily rain. Hurricane season ends November 30th so we still will be watching the...

As many of you know I recently retired. I have been busy looking for things to do. Reading books, working on making a workshop for Barb and I, riding a little, fishing alot and generally trying to stay busy. Sometimes, I find myself sitting and thinking about things. Sermons that need written, studying some biblical history, watching some shows on biblical history, working on a book I started years ago and didn't finish. One of the books I have read is a book titled, Retiring with Jesus...