IT’S NOT BLOOD Lots of people avoid rare beef because they don’t like “bloody” meat. Guess what? It’s not blood. That’s right, steak fans, the red liquid that is oozing out of the meat is not blood, but something called myoglobin. Even the reddest and rarest of steaks is actually bloodless. Blood is removed as … Read more
HOW RICH ??? Who is the richest person you know? Not know “about” – Like Elon Musk or Jeff Bezoz. It may be that Jeff’s your neighbor and you guys hang out together, but it’s not very likely. There’s a BIG difference between knowing ABOUT someone and knowing them. So, who’s the richest person you … Read more
ROOTSRoots can impact us – physiologically and emotionally. Different roots can do different things. There are a number of articles in print and online that discuss the efficacy of various roots, flowers and herbs. A number of years ago the University of Michigan sponsored a study which demonstrated that chamomile extract had roughly the same … Read more
Purity. Depending upon the context, it is either an absolute necessity, somewhat desirable, and perhaps to some – not desirable in the least. Way back in 1881, an American company named Proctor & Gamble was searching for a way to position their product (Ivory Soap) as better than castile soap, which was commonly regarded at … Read more
Have you ever been in a situation where you know a hidden microphone is listening to your every word? I have, and it is a strange and unsettling feeling. These days one hears a great deal about personal privacy risks, especially from technology devices. It seems as though a new article gets written every day … Read more
Some things simply defy our logic. Or at least the logical power we can bring to bear right now. (It wont always be that way, by the way.) Calculus was never one of my favorite words. To be honest, math as a whole has never been my strong suite. I remember sitting in a calculus … Read more
GET UP – GET DRESSED – GET GOING We’ve all got a “morning routine” that starts our day. Sometimes it is a bit different, but most of us vary it only infrequently. I start my day by greeting the King. I remember reading something related to the UK’s royal family that captured my interest. It … Read more
DON’T FORGET It’s all too easy to forget things. Even important things. I remember reading about a florist who would send flowers for a missed anniversary and take the blame (for a fee) just so the spouse could look as though they had not forgotten. I’m certainly not encouraging lying, but just pointing out the … Read more
Here’s a bit of a twist on the standard daily devotional. Today’s verse is a simple two-step process. It says, “GIVE THANKS to the Lord and proclaim His greatness,” and then “LET THE WHOLE WORLD KNOW what He has done.” It is far too easy to listen to the word of God, and listen, and … Read more
Do those words describe anyone you know? (Perhaps even yourself??) I have good news — NO ONE is truly unlovable. I make this claim on the evidence of what Christ did for us in offering His life for ours. That is the greatest act of love. It is totally selfless, because He has no need … Read more