So I had this neck procedure thing on Thursday morning. Nothing major; just a burning of nerve endings to several of my vertebrae in hope of finding some pain relief. I struggle with back, head and joint pain every day, so I figured that if I can find help with just one of those issues, … Continue reading To Do or To Do Not? Umm… Do Not. So Says My Doctor.
Author: JC Newton
Memories of Billy
It is said that Billy Graham spoke in-person to over 100 million people. That's one third of the current population of the United States. His "crusades" filled arenas and stadiums from the mid 1940's to the mid 2000's. Before a Billy Graham event would come to town, a grassroots movement of churches and volunteers invited people of all persuasions to come and hear him speak.
The Fear and Relief of Being Known (Psalm 139)
Does anybody really know you? Not just know of you but actually know YOU? I find that there is a mixture of great fear and great relief in being known. On one hand, having your personality, thoughts, emotions and behaviors exposed can be freeing to the soul. There is no need for hiding. On the other hand, being vulnerable is... well, one of the most uncomfortable feelings a person can face in this world of sin.
In Trust We Rest: A Faith Lesson From Our Cat
Trust is really important if we want to find true rest. No human can rest in any satisfactory way unless they trust the atmosphere around them. Our cat can sleep deeply on the back of the loveseat because she fully trusts Shannon and me. I can sleep next to my wife because I know that I am loved by her and I trust in her love.
When Your Doctor Says, ‘That Doesn’t Look Good…’
Note: I wrote this blog on Monday and thought I had published it. Nope. So here it is. Yet another medical update... My body is a mess. Joints and muscles, bones and nerves... just about every major function of my body has been compromised in some way. I wish I could blame it on my … Continue reading When Your Doctor Says, ‘That Doesn’t Look Good…’
2017: The Year That Was
Scattershooting while regretting the three (or more) chocolate peanut clusters I consumed on New Year's Eve at my mother-in-law's house... It's two degrees outside here in the mighty plains city of Hays, Kansas. The lovely Mrs. Newton and I arrived yesterday, this being the third and final stop on our annual Christmas visitation tour. It's … Continue reading 2017: The Year That Was
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