“Because of the internet and AI, destructive behavior is more accessible to good men than ever before,” says Tim Hartzell. “We don’t even have to look for it — it pursues us. And if we are not prepared for the attack, we will fall.” Hartzell, a recent area pastor and now a freelance writer focusing
Hey all. Feeling so much better after such a long week of being so sick with COVID. I have never slept so much in one week all my life. Looking back, you don’t realize how sick you were until you think about how much you slept. The fact that I slept all day and still
Last week, Webb’s Weird Words feted the new year by looking at new words in a new dictionary. That would be the 12th edition of Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate, the first update of that venerable tome since 2003. Now that I actually have one in my hands, here are a few reflections on this long-awaited revamp. The
After creating light, God’s next act was to establish law to separate light from darkness: And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. God called the light “day,” and the darkness he called “night.” And there was
“I had a purpose before anyone had an opinion.” — You’ll find out who said this later. God gave each of us a purpose long before anyone else had a chance to weigh in. Before the opinions, the criticism, the comparisons, or the expectations, there was purpose. It’s easy to get caught up in the
Friends, as many of you know, I’ve been recovering from recent health challenges, and now COVID has me down for the count. This week, I’m resting as my body heals. I really just need a timeout. But I wanted to share two of the go-to comforts that always help me feel cared for when I’m
You don’t “do” varmints. You don’t want to see them, you don’t want to hear them, you don’t want to know they’re even around – but then again, you’re a little curious. Why are we so squeamish about some animals, and not others? Try these great books about the creatures that live on the edge
Happy New Year! And welcome back to Webb’s Weird Words; we were on a multi-week hiatus while your local linguist labored on seasonal fare like Christmas Carol and It’s a Wonderful Life. And while we’re on the welcome wagon: a hearty “Woo-hoo!” for the exciting new update of Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary. Released in November, the
Right around January 1 each year, book-loving friends start sharing their reading lists from the past 12 months — exchanging tallies, finds and recommendations. Back when I had school-age kids and a full-time job, I managed only 40 or 50 a year; but as a retired empty-nester in 2025, I chalked up a whopping 142
ARIES– Mar 21-Apr 20 Minor obstacles are in your path, Aries. It’s easy to get frustrated right now. Once you clear the hurdles it will be smoother sailing before long. Remain patient. TAURUS – Apr 21-May 21 You treasure family and friends, Taurus. This week calls for an important decision that could affect them all.
No matter what types of resolutions you’ve set for 2026, whether it’s exercising more, taking up a new hobby, or tackling a home project long overdue, chances are life will most likely get in the way to slow down, or even halt, your best intentions. You may start off running every day, ordering that crochet
