I’m always grateful when I get to spend time with this man. Friendships like this are forged in the sorrows of life.

Vince (left) and I are seated at a restaurant table, smiling, with drinks and condiments in front of us.

Good morning! May you have a sense of purpose today. #MorningMug

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#Wordle 1,434 3/6*

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Another day, another victory over the #OldGal as she scores a 4.

Obsidian, man, it’s powerful little piece of software. I am not a coder or anything of the like. But, it is a pleasant typing experience and it publishes directly to my website. And…using SyncThing I can create on one laptop and continue on another.

Good morning! Love well today fam… #MorningMug

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#Wordle 1,433 3/6*

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The #OldGal with another 4 today, which means…. VICTORY!

Good morning! Yes, it’s May 21. Yes, we have the fire on. Anyway, may you accomplish a taking your to do list today that is causing you stress. #MorningMug

Good morning! May we be thoughtful and kind today. #MorningMug

A hand is holding a blue mug filled with coffee in a cozy living room setting featuring a fireplace and comfortable chairs.

The Monday lift is in the books. It was a different type of workout with lots of band work. But it was fun nonetheless. #Discipline2025

A fitness app screenshot displays workout details for abs, quadriceps, triceps, and biceps, including calories burned, total volume, records, and a list of exercises with images.

Good morning! May your week be one of discovering the joy in the struggle. #MorningMug

Whispers of Grace - Forgiveness (Luke-Acts)

It’s a universally good feeling to be forgiven. We’ve all been there: that pit-in-your-stomach dread after you’ve messed up, the fear that a relationship might be over. But then you take that deep breath, make the call, own your mistake, and ask, “Will you please forgive me?” The moment hangs in the air, seemingly forever, until that sweet release: “Of course, I forgive you.” What an unbelievable feeling!

But here’s the flip side: How many of us genuinely like to forgive? Not many. We love to be forgiven, but we don’t necessarily like to give forgiveness. This often comes up in conversations among Christians, where the immediate reaction is, “If we just forgive people, we’ll become doormats!” Or, “Where’s the justice in that? These people wronged us; they need to be held accountable!” We invent all sorts of reasons to avoid forgiving, clinging to our grudges, even as we crave the grace of being forgiven ourselves.

Good morning! May your day be filled with laughter and joy. #MorningMug