My Father Can Fix Anything

We sell used books to make a living. Every now and then we sell a book with an interesting story behind it. We have sold a few used books to really famous people; or, at least they had famous names. Some did seem unmistakable though, like when we sent a book to John D. Rockefeller, [...]

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AARP

“The hoary [gray] head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness” (Proverbs 16:31). I received my invitation to join AARP by mail this week. I will turn 50 in a few days. I consider reaching 50 to be an honored marker in my life. I have actually been [...]

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A Memorial

Clyde L. Pilkington, Sr. January 6, 1911 – February 14, 1996 It is hard to believe that the greatest man that I ever knew has been asleep in Christ (I Thessalonians 4:14) for nearly 13 years. Today is his birthday; he would have been 98. This man was my father. I am not sure, maybe [...]

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Welcome to my blog!

I have been encouraged on occasions to begin a blog – so here we go! All of life is an adventure; and so much more so for the believer. The life of God in us produces a lifetime of adventure – what I like to call the great adventure of faith. And how can it [...]

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