The Lighted Path

Just something new that I want to try.  I am no photographer, but every once in a while there is the chance to capture the beauty and magnificence of God's creation.  I hope you enjoy! For in him all things were created:  things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities;  all things have been created through him and for him. -Colossians 1:16

Happy September everyone!  I can't believe that today is the unofficial end of Summer.  Tomorrow all of the schools will be back in session.  For some students this will be a welcome change from the lazy days of summer and for others well...well they will miss the laziness.  For me and my household it is a time of newness and change. A few weeks ago we moved into our new home and our life has been hectic for just as long.  I thank God for this change as I believe He is the reason for it, and I also thank God that he gave us great friends and neighbors too.  They were there to help us move, and when my wife and I were drowning in a sea of boxes they threw us a life raft and helped us bring some organization into our home.  While there is still a lot to be done, at least we can walk with out falling over boxes. Tomorrow also begins the first official page of the next chapter of our lives.  On Sunday we had our last service at our former church a...

Once upon a time I started this blog, but yet again it has become dormant for quite a few (seven to be exact) months.  Please bear with me as I finish getting myself and the family settled in to our new house.  I have so much I want to share and discuss that it will be well worth the wait. Thank you all for your patience! God Bless!

If have been around since the beginning of my blog, then you may remember that some of my early posts were made about my desire to, and the process of quitting smoking.  If you are new welcome!  I am just writing today to update, since it has been so long since I have updated on this topic, that today marks 28 months since I had my last cigarette!  In the grand scheme of things 2 years and some change isn't a long time but when you started smoking at the age of 13 it is, as Ron Burgundy would say, "kind of a big deal." The one question that I always get asked is how did you do it.  Most of the time this question comes from people who have known me for some time and were witness to numerous attempts and failures, and believe me there were many!  I tried cold turkey, smoking less each day, and the patch but they all attempts...FAIL!  So how was this time different?  How did I go from failure, after failure, after failure?  Simple really, I as...

It is hard to believe that 2013 has come to an end and we are now in 2014.  I don't know if it is me, but the past year flew by way too quickly!  I look forward to this new beginning and fresh start.  I may not know what this year has in store for me, but I know that as long as I move into it with the Lord at the center I know I that there will be nothing that I can't handle... Happy 2014!

It is hard to believe that it has been twelve years since 9/11 attacks.  For the most part things in this country have returned to normal.  While we often say "never forget," it seems that the event is "fading."  I am not saying that the sting of, pain, loss, and death has been lessened, but rather the sense of unity and the sense of pride in being an American.  In the days following the attacks, crime was down and people actually took the time to say hello to that stranger on the street or to help out their neighbor.  People were more concerned with others rather than themselves.  I know of someone else who lived (and died) for others... The cross above was found among the rubble of the towers and served as a sign of promise and hope for the victims, the families, the police officers and firefighters, rescue workers, and most importantly a nation. A lot has changed in twelve years and it seems like the sense of pride and unity we once had as Amer...

Good morning blogger! I want to officially apologize for the temporary leave. I jumped ship the past few months and went over to WordPress. I posted just as much there as I do here, but I guess I am just a sucker for blogger. Can you find it in your heart to forgive me? I am on vacation in beautiful Ocean City, New Jersey for the next few days so I am hoping to have a day-to-day shore report. Stay tuned!