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1. Upgraded Life April 13th, 2016 at 3:27 PM
   by PD
   The other day as I sat in my car preparing to drive out of the post office, a woman walked up toward me, realized that she had absentmindedly walked to the wrong car, then embarassed, stepped away toward her own car. The … Read More »
2. Does Jesus Communicate Through Dreams? (or, Christ vs. Terrorists) January 8th, 2016 at 11:05 AM
   by PD
   Lately I have been reading of the underground church in Arab countries such as Iraq, Assyria and Somalia. Christians are under severe persecution and threat of death in these countries. It is encumbent upon believers in … Read More »
3. POOF! 2015 Gone! December 31st, 2015 at 10:19 AM
   by PD
   We all have end of the year rituals, and one of mine is to prepare the next year's offering envelopes. We typically prepare our offering, whether manually or having automated it, in conjunction with each pay period. As I … Read More »
4. IF YOU DON'T KEEP UP... October 6th, 2015 at 2:48 PM
   by PD
     IF YOU DON’T KEEP UP…   I have felt humiliated lately on the golf course. Just three years ago I was a respectable golfer, not PGA material by any means, but good enough not to be embarrassed … Read More »
5. So Close! April 8th, 2014 at 3:06 PM
   by PD
   I don't normally post alot regarding sports. I enjoyed playing basketball and raquetball for years, but now am an officially retired athlete. I couldn't help but be impressed, however, by the God-honoring message sent o … Read More »
6. The Grace of God and Death March 28th, 2014 at 1:02 PM
   by PD
   I'm not a fatalistic person who espouses negativity such as, "We're all dying a little bit each day..." I prefer to look on the sunny side of the road as opposed to the dark clouds on the horizon. Yet, inevitably I am co … Read More »
7. A Sports N.D.E. November 19th, 2013 at 4:11 PM
   by PD
   This one is much longer, but I hope in some ways a most enjoyable read!   A SPORTS N.D.E. By Douglas Schroeder       11-5-13     I had an N.D.E. of the sports variety th … Read More »
8. DEALING WITH DEATH DIRECTLY November 16th, 2012 at 3:00 PM
   by PD
   I spend a fair bit of time dealing with death. I am in hospitals, extended care facilities and hospices. I see a lot of pain and concern in the faces of people who are ill and failing in health. Yet, this does not take … Read More »
9. FIREWALLS October 26th, 2012 at 3:37 PM
   by PD
   Just a few moments ago my computer came under attack! I got suckered into clicking on a false headline showing Mitt Romney had a commanding lead in the polls. The page looked like it was authentic, complete with CNN cred … Read More »