Signed and Sealed
I don’t recall ever using a wax seal to secure an envelope. Before envelopes could be sealed with glue or wet-able adhesive the only way to secure its contents was…
Walking Through 2nd Peter – God’s Judgment, Our Preservation
Betty and I enjoy hiking through the woods. We often plan our vacations around those hikes. Since we seek out those trails rated as moderate to rugged it not unusual…
Our Call of Duty
Sometimes I’m surprised by the meaning of words. Even common everyday words can mean something different than our typical usage of them. I’m not talking about slang terms although there’s…
Walk Through 2nd Peter – Warning Signs
Regardless of the country we live in we’ll find warning signs. Consider road signs warning of some danger. Tight curve ahead. Slippery when wet. No passing zone. Road construction ahead.…
Dale’s Rules for Life – Of Patience and Knots
I have these rules for life. Some of them are learned, some overheard. This particular rule I’d label as “not there yet.” Call it an aspirational rule. An acknowledgment…
Benjamin Zook – A Short Story
“Benjamin Zook Carter! Put the tablet away and get down here right now!” a harried black mother called from the kitchen. “Breakfast is on the table and we have to…
Walking Through 2nd Peter, #5, God’s Word not Ours
I begin this step in our Walk Through 2nd Peter knowing that it’s going to make almost everyone angry, upset, or conflicted. The words themselves seem innocuous, a harmless reminder…
Of Spiritual Gifts, Service, and Activities
I recall our first color television set. Our giant RCA black and white was moved upstairs while our new color console from Sears took its place. No remote and only…
Dale’s Rules for Life – Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff (Almost Everything is Small Stuff)
I’ve got these rules for life. Perhaps you already know that. Some may not. The rules themselves are nuggets of wisdom. Some were heard from others but most were learned…
Walking Through 2nd Peter – Grace and Peace to You
There comes a time when we consider what will happen after we’re gone. Two letters in the New Testament are written from this point of view; 2nd Timothy and 2nd…
Survey Says 2018
Thanks to all those that took time to fill out our 2018 Reader Survey. I appreciate your time and willingness to share your thoughts about Lambchow. The information and comments…
The Biker and the Bees
It was one of those days. The gang fight at Block 98, home of the Midnight Riders Motorcycle Club, was the talk of every alley, tenement, and dark shadow. The…