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Word is a lamp to light my way

Psalm 119, at 176 verses, is the longest psalm in Scripture. Throughout its many verses, the psalmist reflects on the beauty and importance of God's Word and the guidance it provides for those seeking to live faithfully. One of my favorite passages declares: "Your word is a lamp for my feet and a...

Rust starring Alec Baldwin, a western drama

On May 2 of 2025 the movie Rust was released on Amazon and is currently available for free with an Amazon subscription. This western drama was written and directed by Joel Souza. Even though it portrays some violence, it was released as Not Rated; I would suggest it deserves a rating of PG-13. It...

Hunting with a camera

ECHOES FROM THE LOAFERS’ CLUB MEETING I got great news from the IRS in the mail. Are you getting a refund? No, I’m getting an Audi. Let me see that letter. You are getting audited. DRIVING BY BRUCE’S DRIVE I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his...

The joy of the Lord is my strength

“Do not be grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 Maybe you remember the movie, Inside Out. It’s a Pixar animated film about a young girl and her emotions. In the film, Joy is the primary emotion character and she leads the show. It’s her job to direct the...

Three-year-old troublemaker

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I told my sister that she had drawn her eyebrows too high. How did she take that? She looked surprised. Driving by Bruce’s drive I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. The rain...

Mud, a Mississippi River drama

Mud, a southern gothic coming-of-age drama was written and directed by Jeff Nichols that takes place in Arkansas along the Mississippi River. Released in 2012 and rated PG-13, it stars Matthew McConaughey as Mud and Reese Witherspoon as Juniper. It also features a young Tye Sheridan as Ellis and...

Walking through the book of Revelation

Now war arose in heaven, Michael and his angels fighting against the dragon. And the dragon and his angels fought back, but he was defeated, and there was no longer any place for them in heaven. And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, the...

Don’t know crap

ECHOES FROM THE LOAFERS’ CLUB MEETING My twin brother asked if I ever suffer from hallucinations. That was an odd thing to ask. Why is that odd? I don’t have a twin brother. DRIVING BY BRUCE’S DRIVE I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts...

I remember

I remember when the Middle East seemed like a very distant land. I remember when Americans took privacy in their personal lives for granted. I remember when I might show up at the airport 15 minutes before my flight and walk right on board with a bottle of my own water and a penknife in my pocket...

September warm

ECHOES FROM THE LOAFERS’ CLUB MEETING Do you ever talk to yourself? Yes, I do sometimes. I wasn’t talking to you. DRIVING BY BRUCE’S DRIVE I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. After her funeral, Lori Bell rode to the...