I considered myself innocent of the ploy of today's evil. But, like a bird, unaware of the net spread to trap anyone in its sight, I fell into the trap. A familiar friend's name popped up in my email. I clicked, and my computer froze. I realized I was "hacked." The screen read, "Don't shut down your machine or attempt to unlock it. Call this Microsoft support number." I gave consent by calling. "... If sinners entice you, do not consent ... For their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed…

Dennis Hamlin, NASCAR and Indy driver, said the morning of the 2025 Indy race, "A driver doesn't choose this track it chooses you." What did he mean? Is it like life? Life chooses us for certain things even when we don't seem to fit. With NASCAR and Indy drivers, some don't fit, but they have an overwhelming desire to race. An accident let Samuel Schmidt, a former Indy race car driver, a quadriplegic. He would race again, if he could. Billy Monger, a double amputee, even Armani Williams, diagnos…

We are living in the end time harvest. Many people are coming to Jesus. Professional athletics claim Him as their savior. Elon Musk confesses his faith to the world. Matthew McConaughey reads scripture on television, and Mark Wahlberg leads an audience in prayer. Keanu Reeves testifies to "The View" of his encounter with God. Jockey Junior Alvarado, the winner of the Kentucky Derby, also declares his faith to the crowds, "I thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ." I heard the words in my spirit,…

Lady Gaga sings that she is on the edge of glory. She expresses her passion in song: "... I got a reason that you should take me home tonight. I need a man who thinks it right when it's so wrong ... I'll be dancing in the flames tonight ... another shot before we kiss the other side ... I'm on the edge of glory ..." This world is full of chaotic, but appealing noises, and I've added my own to the cacophony. My head is brimming over with ideas. Addicted to my thoughts as most creative writers, I …

The “American Idol” stage turned into a sanctuary and songs of faith were sung by contestants. Brandon Lake, a worship leader; CeCe Winans, a Christian entertainer; and Jelly Roll, a broken man who has been transformed by Jesus, were featured. Carrie Underwood closed the program with “How Great Thou Art” and the audience rose to their feet. This was the first occasion on prime time that “American Idol” used worship as its theme. The show also received a lot of controversy from this bold move. Wh…

Many of us are on a fixed income and we are living within the means of our planned retirement. We thought we had prepared wisely. Life has a way of mixing things up. A car accident that happened to my Sweet Al and me on August 2024 has been financially costly. My car was totaled, and I purchased a newer one. Many trips to doctors, hospital visits in Durango and Colorado Springs, $600 for a 30-day supply of medicine not covered by our insurance, co-pays for doctor visits – they have all added up.…