Archives for July, 2002

Wild Kingdom at the Obergs


We’ve had some interesting wildlife sightings of late…A week or so ago, Michele and I were in the family room watching TV when we suddenly noticed that a raccoon had walked up to the screen door and was pressing its face against the screen, calmly staring at us for several seconds before disappearing. Then two [...]

He is the First and the Last


Today I read a passage of scripture in Revelation 1:17-18: When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: ‘Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One; I was dead, and behold I am [...]

Refugee shipment


Summer is on the downward side as the days march on. I need to get in gear and complete the part-time side job I agreed to work on many months ago. But I am having trouble getting motivated, even though the job involves some really interesting work. I am working on a special collection of [...]

Outdoor work


Yesterday afternoon and evening, we had our first thunderstorm in a long time. It was refreshing, but probably not enough rain fell to make it worthwhile. Now I have to get out and mow the lawn again soon! Keegan stayed over night at a friend’s house, so it was kind of a strange evening with [...]