Something about this bothers me. I had governed over many crucifixions, but never had I seen a crowd overrule Pontius Pilate like this one did. And for what reason? Normally agents of Rome never yield to their subjects, especially Pilate. I wish he had not given me this order. Then he washed his hands of it. I wish I could wash MY hands of this, … Continue reading A Centurion’s Story
“Pointing indirectly toward someone’s guilt but not conclusively proving it.” For weeks, Democrats built an impeachment case against President Trump. First, it was quid pro quo, then bribery. No one had the smoking gun, a tape recording or a transcript saying “this for that”. The House Intelligence Committee interviewed any Trump hater in government still breathing and the closest they could get to evidence of … Continue reading “Google, Define Circumstantial”
“Quid pro quo is a Latin phrase used in English to mean an exchange of goods or services, in which one transfer is contingent upon the other; “a favor for a favor”. Phrases with similar meanings include: “give and take”, “tit for tat”, “you scratch my back, and I’ll scratch yours”, and “one hand washes the other”.” (Wikipedia, 2020) It’s likely a phrase you’ve heard … Continue reading Quid Pro Quo
Some of you say I have the gift of a word That I should write and be heard But most of the time I’ve nothing to say As I watch day mesh into day Passion is the ink of my pen Ugly is lately where it’s been Happiness seems so simple to some of you But you’ve no idea what I’ve been through I write … Continue reading Final Descent
Christmas is coming. It’s a significant day for millions of people across the world. Billions of dollars will be spent on gifts for friends, family and coworkers. Black Friday got its name for being the first day of the year retail sales are out of the red and into the black (profit). It also recognized as the first organized day of the year for Christmas … Continue reading More Than A Holiday
I wrote a guest blog in 2013 and wanted to share it again. The blogger (Joy DeKok – https://joydekok.com/ ) was doing a series of guest articles about people the author admires. Hope you enjoy. THE MAN I HOPE TO BECOME I was homeschooled for all but two of my school years. When I was 13, I started working with my dad laying laminate, vinyl and carpet floors … Continue reading Ron
It’s simple, really. Everything bad that people do in relationships stems from something bad that happened to them. It’s not an excuse. It’s not a defense of the indefensible that some people do. It’s just a glaring, obvious motive. It’s the reason. It doesn’t make the bad thing right, but it might help someone understand. How are you supposed to feel when you’ve never met … Continue reading Hurt people hurt people.
“Sorrow” Sorrow is an ocean In the silence waves hit I see flashes of light But not enough to stay lit Happy strikes like lightning But thunder follows soon Clouds hide the light I cannot see the moon The tide is high And it sweeps me under I look up and see Lightning before the thunder I am … Continue reading Sorrow
Look at my texts and there’s a thread missing Head home and there’s no good night kissing You’re lost in every mistake you’ve made I’m lost paying a price that’ll never be paid Be honest, how’s it all working out for you now? If you’re “doing it on your own”, take a bow And I still love you like a good man should At this point … Continue reading Forever
Today marks a sad anniversary for me. It’s been 2 years since my (ex) wife told me she was falling in love with another man. The last night we slept in the same bed – though I didn’t really sleep. I was in survival mode. I wanted to save my marriage at all costs. I knew something was up, but I never would have guessed … Continue reading 2 Years
