Category Archives: Religion

Resolvable Resolutions

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

Galations 6:7-10. I have to admit that I’ve taken to the notion of creating resolutions for myself as a new year approaches; it’s kind of funny, and oddly pathetic, that the tossing of a simple calendar somehow signifies a chance … Continue reading →

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The Bard of Lard Doth Rhyme it Hard

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

Ask me that which I hold dear and I should answer twice: Family first, then ice cold beer, would, I think, suffice. Family for I love them so, they bring me no small pleasure; Beer is much the same you know – … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Family, Humor, Limericks, Living, Poetry, Religion, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged Christianity, humor, Life, Limericks, Living, Poetry, Religion, Writing | 18 Comments

Maddie

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

She was born on May 11, 1994. Honestly, the only real trouble she’s ever given my wife and I was while she was still in the womb. My wife suffered from pre-eclampsia during each of her three pregnancies; with this … Continue reading →

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The Struggler’s Guide to Golf – Part II

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

Well, it’s happened again. I’m vexed. I picked up the Bible last Friday and did some reading; a girl on my middle school basketball team had done her devotion earlier that day, and I felt that what she said had … Continue reading →

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The Other Ten Times I Nearly Died

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

As most of the faithful know, I avoid news, politics or any other subject whose very nature inspires contention amongst people with differing viewpoints. I have found, over the years and in often painful fashion, that it is by contention with the well-informed … Continue reading →

Posted in Accidents, Children, Family, Humor, Living, Religion, Top Ten Lists, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged Christianity, family, humor, Life, Living, Marriage, Religion, Top Ten Lists | 14 Comments

He is Risen!

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

I often find myself, like most people, consumed with everyday life. Issues at work, with family and the constraints of time and of money seemingly engage in an endless fight for opportunity to weigh upon my mind. Stress attacks from all sides and, unfortunately, often from … Continue reading →

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Ten Signs My Life is Not My Own

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

I’m not getting any younger. In fact, I’m getting down-right old. I’ll be fifty-one in a couple of months; if that doesn’t sound old to you, it’s probably because you’re older than that. When I met my future in-laws in 1983, … Continue reading →

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Who’s the Fat, Old Fart in the Picture?

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

I’m not the kind of guy who spends a lot of time looking in the mirror. Frankly, it doesn’t often occur to me, which is likely apparent to others when I’m out in public. When I do, it’s usually before … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Living, Religion, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged Christianity, humor, Life, Living, Religion | 22 Comments

How I Created the Dunkin’ Donuts Drive Thru…

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

“Nice job, son. Pull in up ahead and we’ll get a treat.” It was a weekend in early spring, 1977, and I was the proud owner of a driving permit. My father had let me drive for over three … Continue reading →

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Hey, Everybody! The Liebster Award!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

Hoy! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, the accolades just keep on coming. I was nominated for the Liebster Blog Award by Chance of Sun, which I appreciate and am thankful for. She is an Arizona girl recently transplanted to Germany (I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Living, Religion, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged Christianity, humor, Life, Living, Religion | 7 Comments