November 2021

 Molly Is Not Jack From time to time I’ve written about our experiences with our pets. First one that comes to mind is our dog, Jack, a sixty-five-pound boxer mix. Jack was good with kids and other pets. Shortly before his demise, he welcomed our kitten, Elijah, into our household. In addition, he was my […]

III Nik and Min left at once along secret trails. They traveled through thick forest, along river banks, and over open plains. They saw no living being, until an hour into their journey while passing through a misty swamp they felt their path blocked by an unseen impenetrable force. Nik threw himself against it but […]

Proverbs 5:22  His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins. Context: Proverbs 5:23 He dies for lack of discipline, and because of his great folly he is led astray. From the lexicon: Iniquities=going astray.   Take=capture.   Wicked=one who devises evil.   Holden=grasped.    Cords=bonds    Sin=sacrifice for sin. […]

Psalm 143:6 I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land. Selah. Context: Psalm 143:1 Hear my prayer, O LORD; give ear to my pleas for mercy! In your faithfulness answer me, in your righteousness! 2Enter not into judgment with your servant, Psalm 143:5 I remember the days […]

II As the two friends began their trip home, Min smiled. “We’ve done alright for ourselves. If we can find some more mushrooms on our way home this will prove to be the most profitable trip ever.” Nik nodded, “Yeah, if we get home okay.  I keep thinking about the attack Spindle warned us about.” […]