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For the past four years we have been livestreaming our Sunday worship services on Facebook using a cell phone. I also make a copy of the video from Facebook and embed it onto our website. Most of the time, this works just fine but every once in a while I get an error message like the one shown...

I have a question about the Stations of the Cross. As I understand it, the Catholic church teaches that these are a sequence of events that took place from the time Jesus was condemned until His body was laid in the tomb. Some of the events depicted don't seem to be found in Scripture, at least...

To lighten things up a bit I was reading Ecclesiastes in the NIV and came across chapter 10, verse 2. Scholars believe this book was written by King Solomon who is identified as the wisest man to ever live. This is one example where proof texting can be problematic. The heart of the wise...

I thought this to be a bit ironic. Earlier this year our MN State Legislature and governor signed into law a tax rebate. Now, I received a form 1099-MISC from the state government declaring the rebate as income so we will be taxed on the tax rebate. Of course, it is income but it still struck my...

Now that we're getting into the snow season around here, I've been thinking about snow removal. Here's what I have to contend with. We have a 350 ft.sq. wooden deck. The roof drips onto the portion of that deck near the front door so to reduce the amount of ice build-up I use a roof rake to...

Back in January, 2011, my wife injured her back at work that resulted in herniated disks. She had surgery to relieve the pressure and it got her back on her feet, however, with considerable pain and numbness. To this day she takes a whole host of various drugs for pain, depression, and to...

Occasionally, I like to tune in to a morning program on the Catholic Channel on SiriusXM, channel 129, called, "Seize the Day." The host of the program, Gus Lloyd, often includes what he titles his, "60 Second Reflections" and yesterday he asked the question (I'm paraphrasing a little)...

Does anyone use a bike computer? I got one for my bicycle and am not sure I understand a couple of the settings.

I was at our local bank this morning to make a deposit for our church. At the bank there is a monitor on the wall where tidbits of news headlines and weather are displayed. There was one that caught my attention. It was a news headline that indicated police "stop and search" laws in the UK have...

I was reading an article from our local newspaper this morning about a town meeting. Unfortunately, it was not very well announced that this meeting was to be held. That's too bad because I think I would have liked to attend it. Anyway, here are a few tidbits of information presented and...

Looks like we might be in for another late spring again this year. Today we are in near blizzard conditions. The forecast shows we can expect temps down near 0° F. Sunday and Monday morning. I operate a small hobby farm in central Minnesota. I try to grow wheat, soybeans, maybe some oats, and...

Okay, my wife and I are both approaching our mid 60’s. For the last few months or perhaps even couple years, I find myself being accused of not hearing or ignoring things she has allegedly said to me and it causes strife. Here’s an example. This morning, I was asked to drive to town, about 3...

That's another interesting topic. I actually like the concept of confession as taught in the Catholic church although there is much about it that I disagree with. By taking the time to identify our sins on a regular bases, I believe it is helpful to be mindful of our transgressions and our need...

I agree. The technology has a lot of potential but it seems that some have tossed all their cards on the table too soon and they are trying to force everyone else to sit in on it. I can't help but believe there is a money driver behind it all. It the technology was as good as they claimed, it...

I have a question. Back in January, 2012, my wife slipped on icy steps at work. She didn't even fall but managed to catch herself with the handrailing but she did feel a pull in her leg and just figured it was a muscle cramp. She finished her day at work and went home. Over the course of the...

I find it quite amazing how different neighborhoods can be. I grew up about 200 miles further north from my current location on Minnesota's Iron Range. When I first moved here on our hobby farm, I was not a believer. One thing is certain. A major contributor to my conversion came from the...

18 You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord. Leviticus 19:18 NKJV 16 Now behold, one came and said to Him, “Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?” 17 So He...

Likewise, when the poor demand that the government impose higher taxes on anyone they deem rich in order to give it to them is also greed for we are commanded not to covet. In today's economy there is almost no excuse for not being employed. Businesses are crying for help in all sectors from...

I'm curious about something. Yesterday, I was watching part of a Catholic Mass on television and to my surprise the server was a girl or altar girl. When I was young and serving as an altar boy in our Catholic Mass, it would have been unheard of to even consider a girl for that role. When did...