It’s Personal – Introduction

By |April 21st, 2024|Categories: personal|

"Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword.  For I have come to set a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law’;  and a man’s enemies will be those of his own household.’  He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me.  And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is

The Ronco Bible

By |April 1st, 2024|Categories: Brooks|

Ronco was founded in 1964, and pioneered the late night infomercial. They're the company who made the tagline, “But wait, there’s more!” famous. I once purchased their “Showtime Rotisserie Oven,” but were also known for rather unique products. Back in the 80’s, there was a comedy group named Isaac Air Freight who did parodies on the Christian life, and one such parody was called “The Ronco Bible.” The “Ronco Bible” was unlike any other Bible. You could customize it, making it say what you wanted it to say. “Don’t like this truth? Change it! Turn this

Moments of Clarity

By |March 31st, 2024|Categories: Brooks|

Over the years I've began writing on a number of topics I've never finished. "Moments of Clarity," is one of them. Evidently those moments are too fleeting. For those who've ever lived in the Central Valley of California, let me explain. Some days your world may be shrouded in dense fog, and some when it's "patchy." Neither is desirable, but at least patchy fog gives you moments of clarity. Drive into a fog bank and your visibility is greatly reduced. I’ve been in fog so dense you can’t see passed the hood of your car. One

Jeeps – and the Fear of God

By |March 28th, 2024|Categories: Brooks|

I've been contemplating the purchase of a convertible for a few years now. When it comes to a large purchase, and being somewhat analytical, I do a lot of research. I spent countless hours researching various makes and models, but ultimately couldn't decide. Those I thought would be most reliable (the practical side of me), weren't all that visually appealing (the vain side of me), and those I thought visually appealing didn't seem that reliable. So I gave up on the idea. Then Brooks came along and I started thinking about it again. How fun would

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