I enjoy a good bicker.

What makes you laugh? The time for action is past! Now is the time for senseless bickering!Ashleigh Brilliant I live in a retirement compound and spend afternoons at the pool. There are many husband and wife combos there and if you sit by them long enough you’ll hear some of them going and forth at……

THE DAILY: [epilogue] Pilate’s letter to Gaius. 4-1-24

John 19:19-22 19 And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was Jesus Of Nazareth The King Of The Jews. 20 This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, and Greek,……

THE DAILY: The lesson of Good Friday is to never lose hope (or at least give it 48 hours). – Robert Breault

John 8:12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am that light of the world: he that followeth me, shall not walk in darkness, but shall have that light of life. . This happened to Jesus… . . . . …so this won’t happen to you.

Five years old?

When you were five, what did you want to be when you grew up? You might be a redneck if you wish your outhouse was as nice as those at the state park.Jeff Foxworthy At age five I was pretty much obsessed with not falling through the toilet in our outhouse out back.

THE DAILY: Mandate Thursday. 3-28-24

Matthew 4:4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. . . . . My Sweet Rib bought new, feathery pillows. For sleeping. And beach towels. For the pool. . They work! (At least according to……

THE DAILY: What is Spy Wednesday? 3-27-24

John 18:6 When Jesus said to them, “I am he,” they drew back and fell to the ground. . . . . Our pool smoking area had its chairs (which would be taken by anti-smokers for their own selfish, butt’ish needs) replaced with heavy benches. This is a victory for all American-born social lepers!* .……

Goals in life? Hmm…

How often do you say “no” to things that would interfere with your goals? I don’t have goals in life.Olivier Martinez . Me. Retired. . I don’t want anymore goals. I, however, have a few left. One is continuing http://www.thepurginglutheran.wordpress.com afloat until my 73rd birthday, May 21, 2030. Any other mild goals concern my family……

THE DAILY: How does your cooking measure up? 3-26-24

Matthew 13:47-50 The Parable of the Net “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and gathered fish of every kind. When it was full, men drew it ashore and sat down and sorted the good into containers but threw away the bad. So it will be at……

Singing.

What’s a secret skill or ability you have or wish you had? I get tired of singing to the guys I beat up in motion pictures.Elvis Presley The human voice is the most beautiful musical instrument. God loves us.

THE DAILY: About Jesus Christ. 3-25-24

Zechariah 9:9-10A Humble King Riding a Donkey “Shout and cheer, Daughter Zion!Raise your voice, Daughter Jerusalem!Your king is coming!a good king who makes all things right,a humble king riding a donkey,a mere colt of a donkey. I’ve had it with war—no more chariots in Ephraim,no more war horses in Jerusalem,no more swords and spears, bows……

The Vitamin D ball in the sky is best. – Rue Fontaine

What is your favorite type of weather? Sunny days give us happiness; stormy days give us wisdom.Mehmet Murat Ildan The sun is wonderful. . God puts puffy clouds out for us to enjoy looking at. . Rain gives us the opportunity to exhale and rest well.

I wish I could last a little bit longer before I need my pain medication.

What do you wish you could do more every day? Pain makes hens and poets cackle.Friedrich Nietzsche My pain’s not ashamed to repeat itself – Marilyn Manson . . If pain were water, the world would drown – Dennis Prager

THE DAILY: Bee goo. 3-22-24

Proverbs 27:6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. From Kretzmann: re 27:6 – Faithful are the wounds of a friend, that is, he, in the earnest concern for his neighbor’s true welfare, may sometimes give a sharp reproof; but the kisses of an enemy, when he feigns friendship, are deceitful, full……

Getting a tattoo would probably make me cry. – Calvin Trillin

What tattoo do you want and where would you put it? Failure is a bruise, not a tattoo.John Sinclair . Me? My body is already tattooed with scars. No, thank you.

THE DAILY: Will you eat spaghetti off my floor? 3-21-24

Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;when you walk through fire you shall not be burned,and the flame shall not consume you. . . . . “It’s full of bubbles!” – Dave Bowman . . In our story today, your hero……

THE DAILY: The Purging Lutheran dabbles in politics. 3-20-24

Hebrews 9:28 …so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him. . . . . Who looks the most like Race Bannon? . Is it Clutch Cargo? . Is it Captain Murphy?……

THE DAILY: When do you learn about grace? 3-19-24

1 Corinthians 10:31-33 So eat your meals heartily, not worrying about what others say about you—you’re eating to God’s glory, after all, not to please them. As a matter of fact, do everything that way, heartily and freely to God’s glory. At the same time, don’t be callous in your exercise of freedom, thoughtlessly stepping……

THE DAILY: Menchicka Boola. 3-18-24

Matthew 5:45b For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. . . . . The sunshine is essential for giving us those things we need most in life – warmth, photosynthesis, growing seasons, tans and, of course, sunshine. But did……

Flying is the only reasonable response to this question.

You’re going on a cross-country trip. Airplane, train, bus, car, or bike? And an airplane of spittle dived into the sea, there were no salivas.Tommy Cooper

THE DAILY: Vaporizers. 3-15-24

2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. . . My mother, Magdalena, made this concoction a billion times in my life. While the meat was wonderful (especially when dipped……

Reading. What do you enjoy reading?

What activities do you lose yourself in? That I can read and be happy while I am reading, is a great blessing.Anthony Trollope I vote for the Bible and Isaac Asimov science fiction.

THE DAILY: (oops! i’m late!) How’s yer bronco? 3-14-24

Romans 14:10-12 So where does that leave you when you criticize a brother? And where does that leave you when you condescend to a sister? I’d say it leaves you looking pretty silly—or worse. Eventually, we’re all going to end up kneeling side by side in the place of judgment, facing God. Your critical and……

The Dick Van Dyke Show

What movies or TV series have you watched more than 5 times? Oh, Rob!Laura Petrie The Dick Van Dyke is a clean, honest and funny show from the 1960s. Most of the episodes are well written, filled with snappy jokes and pratfalls. I recommend you give it a whirl and watch it on an evening……

THE DAILY: How far away is Ohio? 3-13-24

Galatians 5:13-14 For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” . . . . My bush sits at a jaunty tilt. .……

It’s gotta be cats because, like me, they are hungry until lazy.

Which animal would you compare yourself to and why? If cats could write history, their history would be mostly about cats.Eugen Weber Hungry. . Lazy.