Update

 Once upon a time , someone asked me if I would be happy working a job that was not at the university. Since my position at the university closed in 2020, I found myself doing exactly that— working in jobs not at the university. It has been a very difficult transition.  Recently, things shifted quickly and in unexpected ways. The short version is that I am leaving the hotel which I am currently working, having taken a position at another.  The longer version of the story is that I stopped by to see my good friend and former GM at his new hotel. While I was visiting with him, one of the owners came out and introduced himself and we got to talking. After a few minutes, he said he wanted me to meet his brother. Our conversation turned into a job interview and 48 hours later I accepted a new position as front desk, manager and assistant operations manager. After some negotiating, we reached an agreement and I start my new position on April 9. It’s a much nicer hotel and these...

Benefits of the Bible

In this day and age of energy drinks and herbal suppliments, some seem to expect the Word of God to hit them like a can of Red Bull each time they crack the Good Book open.

Realistically, while there are periodic jolts that do hit us, the Word of God is often more like taking vitamins.

One takes vitamins because of the long-term benefits. Sure one may feel a surge after swallowing the pill initially, consider what happens over time: a habit has been established, health is sustained, disease is staved off, germs are abated, and so on . . .

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