Better than ‘Old’

If it’s supposed to be resting, it’s running; If it’s supposed to be running, it’s plugged. I’m tellin’ y’all the truth, here – This ol’ body o’mine’s got me bugged!

2013 May-June: Ball’s Rolling

For an overview of the most recent few weeks (and one reason there haven’t been any blog posts), see the article on Sim Games: A Metaphor.  I’m starting to climb out of the dangerous hole I’d wandered into, and with a low-cardio high-ministry week coming up, I should be in fine shape soon.  At least, …

Sim Games – a metaphor for life

Many are familiar with the popular Sim (simulation) games, known by titles such as Farm Town, FarmVille, YoVille, Millsbury, Mafia Wars…   They have a basic pattern, granting ‘energy’ points at a rate of 1 per 5 minutes to a maximum determined by your level in the game.  A player expends these energy points at different …

Laugh or Cry? I Choose Laughter

‘Do not get pinned under the bike!’ The next thought, as I kicked off the seat to get clear and took a Superman dive toward the road, was ‘stand up so they know you’re alright’, followed immediately by ‘sit down, you’re not alright’.

Things you need to know, in case you need to know

Now I lay me down to sleep,
I know Jesus promised my soul to keep.
If I should leave Earth before I awake,
This list has been written for my families’ sake.