This Week In God – Page 11

Look For The Helpers; Ignore The Critics Who Refuse To Help

Anne Frank wrote in her diary: “In spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart.” I believe the same thing. But I also believe that mob mentality and the need to “fit in” sometimes drives people to behave in ways they wouldn’t normally do. My mom passed away at theContinue reading “Look For The Helpers; Ignore The Critics Who Refuse To Help”

Everyone Be Safe Out There

With wildfires raging in southern California and the winter storms in the south, it seems nature has come into 2025 with a vengeance. Please be safe if you have to be out and about today. And please only get out if you absolutely have to. As I was returning from Georgia this past week, IContinue reading “Everyone Be Safe Out There”

Happy Epiphany!

I’ve had a stomach bug for the last 36 hours and feel I’m on the mends. I just want to wish a Happy Epiphany to those that celebrate as this is the official 12th day of Christmas. Four years ago, this day became known for something else that shamelessly people felt was a non-violent protestContinue reading “Happy Epiphany!”

Please Donate In Memory Of My Mother To Her Organizations

Earlier this week, I lost my mother. She was 80 at the time of her death. Her funeral is today followed by a burial next to her husband. Her obituary is below: https://www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com/obituaries/linda-fletcher If you could please make a donation of any kind to Thanks again for reading and subscribing.

Peace And Love For The People In New Orleans And Their Families

Things have been crazy but I would like to express my sympathies and condolences to the people of New Orleans and their families during this difficult. It’s a horrible start to the New Year. Believe me, I know. I’m not a religious person but please keep them in your thoughts. Peace and love be withContinue reading “Peace And Love For The People In New Orleans And Their Families”

A Death In The Family

Please be patient with me for a while. My mother passed away earlier this week, so I haven’t been able to focus much on this blog. My mother was 80 years old. Some would say it’s not a good start to the new year, but my mother had some severe health problems the last 20Continue reading “A Death In The Family”

Rest In Power, Jimmy!

I’ve talked a lot of my time in Americus, Ga. and how I worked at the Americus Times-Recorder which was nearby Plains, Ga., where former President James E. Carter Jr., otherwise known just as Jimmy, was born 100 years ago and passed away on Sunday, Dec. 29. He may not have been considered one ofContinue reading “Rest In Power, Jimmy!”

‘Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ Dated But Overall Moral Is Timeless

Barbara Robinson was in her mid-40s when she published The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. And it’s the type of novel someone middle-aged in the early 1970s would write. It’s very dated by today’s standards as the narrator Elizabeth “Beth” Bradley is recalling the story as it happened when she was younger. But stories about menContinue reading “‘Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ Dated But Overall Moral Is Timeless”

Please Help If You Can

Losing a loved one at Christmastime can be hard, especially if it’s a young man with his whole future cut short by a senseless act of violence. I know with the holidays, times can be tough. But if you can help this Oklahoma family who is spending the holidays gathering together for a funeral insteadContinue reading “Please Help If You Can”

Happy Kwanzaa!

I want to wish everyone who celebrates a Happy Kwanzaa which lasts from today until Wednesday, Jan. 1. The celebration was inspired by the harvest festivals in Africa with the lighting of seven candles each day. One candle is black while another three are green and the other three are red. Thank you once againContinue reading “Happy Kwanzaa!”