Who Can Do Everything They Ought To Do? Edward Everette Hale wrote a story, ‘Ten Times One is Ten.’ In the story, he wrote, “I’m only one, But I am one. I can’t do everything, But I can do something. What I…

Compilation from weekly newspaper faith column “Neighborly Advice According To Ed"
Who Can Do Everything They Ought To Do? Edward Everette Hale wrote a story, ‘Ten Times One is Ten.’ In the story, he wrote, “I’m only one, But I am one. I can’t do everything, But I can do something. What I…
How Rich and Famous Are you Aiming to Become? Want to take a small step backward to 1984? From 1984 to 1995, there was an American television series called, ‘Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.’ This television series showcased the lavish lifestyles…
Have Patience. Not A Meltdown! I admit patience has always been a luxury I’ve ignored. If there were a test for patience, I would test negative. However, I understand that patience accepts or tolerates delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or…
Labeled With Names, Reflecting Animals Ed, my old neighbor in Saskatchewan, calls some folks by animal names. For example, he might depict specific individuals as a turkey, a dumb bunny, a scaredy-cat, a pit bull, a bird brain, bull-headed, and a particular…
No One Plans To Become Sick, Injured, Or A Prisoner Of War Some of us are labeled dreamers, while others are known for being planners. Whichever description fits you; it is wise to be flexible about your plans and dreams. Plans may…
Fitbit 747 Badge = Climbing 4,000 Flights of Stairs For many folks, a new year starts with a resolution to lose weight. I remember my winter fitness routine in Melville. I would head to the arena every other day to the walking…
To Love and Be Loved in 2023 It’s a new year, and I decided to approach the subject of love with some wise words from some notable folks. Max Lucado contends: “God loves you just as you are but too much to…
Greeting the New Year With Celebration or Sleep Folks celebrating New Year’s Eve may echo Mark Twain’s words, “Sometimes too much to drink is barely enough.” For others welcoming the New Year’s arrival means ignoring the event and sleeping through the countdown…