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Godzilla: King of Monsters (PG-13) has the destruction and battles we’ve come to expect, but plenty of content that may give parents pause.
Dr. Emma Russell is a caring mother, a brilliant scientist
and a lover of animals.
Her favorite animals, though, aren’t the ones you’d find at
your local zoo. Instead, they’re buried miles underground, waiting to be
discovered and unleashed.
These “titans” are taller than skyscrapers. They breathe out
radioactive fire. They can destroy a city within seconds.
Some, like Godzilla, are mostly benevolent. Others, though,
are so vicious that cities are evacuating.
Russell’s organization, Monarch, wants to study these
mythical creatures and determine which ones aren’t harmful. The government,
though, wants them destroyed. All of
them.
It’s an ideological battle that could determine the future
of humanity.
The movie Godzilla:
King of Monsters (PG-13) opens this weekend, telling the story of the
famous fire-breathing dinosaur as it clashes with other monsters from the
depths. It stars Vera Farmiga (The
Conjuring) as Russell; Kyle Chandler (Manchester
by the Sea) as her ex-husband, Mark; and Millie Bobby Brown (Stranger Things) as their daughter,
Madison.
The film is a sequel to 2014’s Godzilla and is part of the “MonsterVerse” franchise by Legendary
Pictures and Warner Bros. Kong: Skull
Island (2017) and the upcoming Godzilla
vs. Kong (2020) are the other MonsterVerse films.
The creatures (according to the plot) were hidden for
millennia within earth but were awoken and/or brought to the surface due to
atomic bomb testing and mining.
In King of Monsters, an
evil villain wants to release all of
the earth’s titans in order to restore balance to the planet. Why? Because
we’ve destroyed it. The titans are the planet’s “original and rightful rulers.”
We could live together in peace! Of course, that will occur
only after millions of us die.
King of
Monsters is
similar to other CGI-dominated peril movies: light on plot and heavy on
(impressive) visual effects. For lovers of monster movies, it’s fun. But it has
several problems that may give parents pause.
Warning:
minor/moderate spoilers!
(Scale key:
none, minimal, moderate, extreme)
Violence/Disturbing
Moderate/extreme. The movie begins with a scene of a titan causing destruction and ends with a similar, but more destructive, scene. In between, titans fight one another, destroy cities and even eat people. The movie is visually dark, which only adds to the suspense. Mothra, a giant larva, hatches and then sparks havoc; men with machine guns try to kill her. Godzilla spooks an underwater vessel. We see a mother, father and daughter on opposite sides of a hostage situation. We see bodies on the ground following a gunfight. A three-headed creature, Ghidorah, rises from the earth and shoots fire-lightning from its mouths. A volcano erupts, revealing another titan, the winged creature Rodan. It threatens the island’s population. A creature swallows a pilot who had parachuted from a plane. Nuclear bombs are used but for the good. Major cities are destroyed, including Washington, D.C. A character sacrifices his life to try to save the population. Later, another character does the same. If my first-grade son watched this film, he’d have nightmares for a week.
Sexuality/Sensuality/Nudity
Minimal. We hear a reference to animal “genitals”
Coarse
Language
Moderate/Extreme. S–t (8); h-ll (8); misuse of “Jesus” (6);
GD (3); misuse of “God” (3); misuse of “Christ” (1); d–n (1); b–ch (1);
f-word (1); a– (1); SOB (1).
Other
Positive Elements
For a monster movie, the newest Godzilla film has a solid family angle. Mark Russell regrets not
saving his son during Godzilla’s 2004 rampage in San Francisco. He is
remorseful over his past drinking habits and his behavior that broke apart the
family. We see him sitting alone in his house, watching old family videos. He
wants a second chance.
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Madison, the daughter of Dr. Russell, gives the middle
finger to a bad guy. When someone says “Mother of God” in exclamation, the evil
Jonah Alan responds, “She had nothing to do with this.” Madison and her mom
clash often.
The film includes minor Christian images. When Rodan
destroys an island village and stands atop a volcano, we see a large cross in
the foreground, still standing. We also see a soldier perform the sign of the
cross.
Life Lessons
King of
Monsters
provides lessons on courage (several characters), self-sacrifice (two
characters die for the greater good) and parental love and second chances
(Mark).
Worldview
The film flirts with the idea that Godzilla and the other
titans are more than just monsters. Dr. Ilene Chen, a member of Monarch, discusses
her ancestors’ belief that dragons are “sacred, divine creatures” that provide
“strength” and “redemption.”
“They really were the first gods,” she says.
We see the creatures bow down to Godzilla.
Meanwhile, the film’s villains tell us that people are bad
for the earth. They pollute and overpopulate. They start wars.
“Humans have been the dominant species for thousands of
years, and look what’s happened.”
Partners
Johnny Rockets, Old Spice, Visa, XBox and HyperX.
What Works
The special effects.
What Doesn’t
The thin plot. The excessive profanity — especially the
taking of God’s name in vain.
Discussion
Questions
1. Do you believe people are a danger to Earth?
2. How should a Christian view environmentalism? (See
Genesis 1:28, Psalm 8:6-8, Exodus 23:10-11; Leviticus 25:1-7.)
3. Are some animals “divine”? Why or why not?
4. Are all curse words equal in God’s eyes?
Entertainment rating: 2.5 out of 5
stars. Family-friendly rating: 2 out
of 5 stars.
Rated PG-13
for sequences of monster action violence and destruction, and for some
language.
In the fall of
2009, the ABC Network introduced a new show called Modern Family. The show highlights multiple angles of family
dynamics. There is your traditional suburbanite family with three kids and a
dog whose mindless father is a continual source of comedic fodder set against a
controlling, authoritative and overbearing mother. There is the family with
previous marriages who balance the load of multiple family influences. There is
also a homosexual couple who personifies the “opposites attract”
formula. All of this is packaged in two loaded and important words:
Modern. Family.
The message is
clear. Despite God’s Genesis 1 and 2 design of one man and one woman married
for life, the idea is that distortions of this reality are not only prolific
and descriptive of the modern world, but they are prescriptive for what we should now consider a “family” to be.
Recently, the
children’s television show Arthur, which
debuted on CBS almost 25 years ago, gave its own introduction of the modern
family. In a recent episode, Arthur, the third-grade aardvark from Elwood City,
and his classmates learn their teacher is getting married. While the episode
centers around the children’s idea that their teacher, Mr. Ratburn, is marrying
a disagreeable woman named Patty, the show presents the children with the new
and modern concept that Mr. Ratburn is actually marrying a man. The show apexes
with Mr. Ratburn and his husband being married before a now-understanding and
supportive class and community.
Arthur is not the first (or last) show
to normalize the idea of the homosexual home for children. The new Amazon Prime
show Bug Diaries features a young
worm who has lesbian moms. Another Amazon original, Pete the Cat, featured a Christmas episode with gay parents. None
of this is necessarily new. Sesame Street
and Reading Rainbow have included
gay couples with children in family montages for decades. Nickelodeon and
Disney have also introduced new themes to children all indicating the same
message: the homosexual family is right and good.
So what should
Christians do about children’s programming and its effort to normalize the homosexual
home for our kids? Here are three ideas:
Get Informed
Gone are the days
when we should be surprised that secular ideologies are infiltrating
communication channels into our homes. It is the responsibility of parents to
know what our kids are taking in. Fortunately, there is a growing number of
resources available to parents. Websites such as pluggedin.com and commonsensemedia.org
provide parents with information and resources to make informed decisions about
children’s media.
Most children’s
programming is very positive and presents strong morality and values. However,
when the morality and values of those who make the shows differ from ours, as
parents, it can create problems. Just as you wouldn’t leave your kids with a
babysitter you don’t know, don’t set them in front of a show you don’t know.
Present Biblical Truth
When confronted
with questions about marital distortions and accommodations, Jesus did not bend
to the tide of cultural normalcy. He also didn’t go on an offensive against
every kind of distortion that did, or could, take place. What He did was hold
up the truth from Genesis 2 about God’s design and purpose for marriage.
Instead of
waiting for every new distortion to pop up like a parental game of whack-a-mole,
make sure your home is a place where Gospel-centered marriage is exalted.
Husbands and wives must model biblical relationships with each other, and
continual talk about God’s design for men and women, as well as marriage and
sexuality, should be a normative point of conversation in the home. Talk to
your kids about TV – both the role it should serve, the right things to be
embraced, and the dangerous pitfalls to be avoided. We shouldn’t shy away from
the realities our children will face as they encounter new pockets of the
world. Equip your kids with discernment. Hold up what is right and true, and
your kids will identify the counterfeits.
Unplug as Necessary
No episode of Arthur or Bug Diaries can replace real one-on-one time with a parent. Build
trust through time. That may mean you as a parent need to put down the phone,
remote or cut back on Netflix. If we show that entertainment plays a dominant
role in our lives, it will play a dominant role in our children’s lives as
well. If we show them we are willing to bend to what media tells us, they will
consider the screen a trusted voice as well. Remember, what we allow in
moderation, our children will embrace in excess.
May our children
see that the best form of the modern family is one that adheres to the timeless
truths of God’s Word and purposeful design. Modern families may be changing,
but biblical families stand the test of time.
I’m back from a week off for vacation. Karen and I enjoy
spending time in Pittsburgh and in Morgantown, W.Va. and visiting with a
longtime friend.
While I was enjoying my time back east, I got to watch a video that greatly impressed me. Kirsten Watson gives an excellent presentation involving the Sanctity of Life. I was so impressed by this video that I’ve now watched it multiple times and have shared it with friends.
The video is provided by Live Action and is part of a video
series called “Pro-Life
Replies.”
Watson is the wife of NFL player Benjamin Watson who has
been quite vocal in supporting the Sanctity of Life. Benjamin has spoken at
pro-life rallies, and the couple have made donations
to pregnancy resource centers.
With this video, though, I think Kirsten has outshined her
husband. For this week’s DHD, I give six reasons why I like Kirsten’s video.
First, here’s the video for your viewing:
1. Appeals to
different dynamics
Kirsten is an African American woman who is pregnant with
twin boys. There’s a lot of appealing aspects in that sentence.
I’m sure I don’t have to elaborate, but Kirsten can reach so
many people having these descriptions. She comes across relatable, kind,
compassionate, not condescending and not disparaging.
I truly appreciate her willingness and her boldness in doing
this video.
2. Explaining different
bodies
The graphics showing as she talks about having three hearts,
three brains, 30 fingers and being mostly male is clear and hard to argue. It
is evident a child in utero is not part of the woman’s body.
3. Discussing rights
“Women and their bodies must be respected,” she said. “Bodily
rights are especially important when a woman is pregnant because there is more
than one body involved.”
“A right isn’t a right if I only apply to me”—I got chills
when I heard Kirsten say this.
And then she gives the example of how even the most ardent
abortion supporters are against a pregnant woman smoking. This is also hard to
argue.
4. Natural and legal
obligations
Kirsten also makes the argument of the obligations that
parents have.
“Parents have a natural obligation to support their children
that our legal system recognizes,” she said. “If they cannot care for a child,
a mother or father is not allowed to end the child’s life.”
Again, it’s just a matter of time and geography with
abortion supporters, but they still cannot deny the issue of the baby’s life.
5. Message to men
This was my favorite point she makes. I never thought about
the perspective of what “my body, my choice” says to men.
“Her body, her choice” = her problem.
Bravo, Kirsten! If this doesn’t resonate with women with her
basically calling out deadbeat dads, I don’t know what will.
6. Message of
supporting dependencies
“An infant once born is still
completely dependent on the bodies of others for survival, but no one thinks an
infant lacks the right to life.”
And I love her point of how
dependency enriches humanity.
I hope you agree with me on
how this video magnificently supports the Sanctify of Life and squelches many
pro-abortion arguments.
And I hope you are like me
and have become a fan of Kirsten Watson.
Disney’s live-action musical ‘Aladdin’ (PG) opens this weekend, 27 years after the animated version that won two Oscars was released.
Aladdin is an orphaned street urchin who only steals when
necessary. Unfortunately for the people of Agrabah, that’s all the time.
“Gotta steal to eat,” he says.
He steals food from the vendors. He steals jewelry from the
shoppers. It seems he’ll be stealing every day until he dies.
But one person sees past his swindling ways. Her name is
Jasmine, a woman from the palace who claims to be a servant yet who actually is
the princess. Her father is the Sultan, Agrabah’s leader. Their accidental
street encounter turns into love at first sight.
Sadly, though, marriage is out of the question in Agrabah’s
class system. Aladdin is a worthless peasant. Jasmine is royalty.
Then again, maybe there is
a chance.
Aladdin is kidnapped by a nefarious man named Jafar and tricked
into entering a cave to retrieve a magical lamp that houses a genie. Although
Jafar is the intended recipient, the lamp ends up in the hands of Aladdin, who
is granted three wishes and wide latitude. Jasmine wastes little time in making
his first wish.
“I wish to become a prince,” he says, hoping to impress
Jasmine’s family. Will his plan work?
Disney’s live-action musical Aladdin (PG) opens this weekend, 27 years after the animated
version that won two Oscars was released. It stars Will Smith (The Pursuit of Happyness) as Genie, Mena
Massoud (Jack Ryan) as Aladdin, and
Naomi Scott (Power Rangers, The 33)
as Jasmine.
The film is 30 minutes longer than the G-rated original
(roughly two hours compared to 90 minutes), has music updated to today’s sound
(Will Smith’s Friend Like Me sounds
more hip hop than Robin Williams’ version), and changes a few elements of the
story (for example, Jasmine talks often about her desire to be sultan).
Thankfully, the movie stays in mostly family-friendly
territory, too (That is, assuming you’re OK with a romance that includes brief
kissing).
The movie follows Aladdin as he chases after Jasmine’s heart
and Jafar as he seeks the magical lamp.
Warning:
minor/moderate spoilers!
(Scale key:
none, minimal, moderate, extreme)
Violence/Disturbing
Minimal. The cave is a spooky-looking hole in the mountain.
It even talks. It also nearly collapses on Aladdin and his monkey friend Abu in
a near-death scene that may frighten sensitive children (Aladdin and Abu almost
fall into lava). Jafar pushes someone into a well. Later, in another near-death
scene, Aladdin is shoved into the ocean and sinks to the bottom. He nearly
drowns but is rescued. Jafar practices what he describes as sorcery and uses a
snake-shaped staff.
Sexuality/Sensuality/Nudity
Minimal. Unlike the animated film, Jasmine doesn’t wear
belly-revealing outfits (minus one or two brief scenes). Some of her dresses,
though, are low-cut.
Genie is shirtless for most of the film.
Aladdin and Jasmine kiss twice.
Coarse Language
None.
Other
Positive Elements
We see Aladdin give some of his stolen goods to other
people. Genie tells Aladdin there isn’t enough money and power in the world
“for you to be satisfied.” Aladdin, after lying to Jasmine, decides to tell her
the truth. Aladdin follows through with his promise to Genie.
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We learn Aladdin lost his parents when he was young. The
lamp and flying carpet are called “magical.” Genie says he’s the most powerful
being in the universe.
Life Lessons
The movie provides lessons on the power of sin and
temptation (various characters), overcoming your past (Aladdin), the need for
courage (Jasmine), and the importance of a person’s character, beliefs and
heart (or as the movie calls it, “what’s on the inside”).
The plot’s inclusion of stealing will make some parents
uncomfortable (It’s in the 1992 film, too). “I steal only what I can… and
that’s everything,” Aladdin sings. Some children may walk away thinking
stealing is permissible. Be prepared for a post-movie discussion.
Worldview/Application
It’s a fictional world where God isn’t the most powerful
being in the universe. Genie is.
Still, Aladdin can
teach us a lot about temptation and sin. Two characters in the film are granted
three wishes, but only one of them passes the test. It seems most people ask
for money and power.
“Do not drink from that cup,” Genie says.
It’s a theme borrowed from the pages of Scripture.
The lust for power was at the heart of Satan’s fall. Adam
and Eve, too, fell because they wanted to be like God.
But if we were granted three “wishes,” what would we
request? A better job? A bigger house? Money? Power? Hopefully, our answers
would have an eternal focus.
Perhaps we also should ask: What are the topics of our
prayers?
Such a hypothetical exercise can reveal a lot about our
heart.
Partners
Subway, Zales and MAC Cosmetics.
What Works
The choreography. The magic carpet rides. The music (at
least, most of it).
What Doesn’t
At two hours, the length may seem long to families with
small, restless children.
Discussion
Questions
1. If you were granted three wishes, what would you request?
2. Is it ever OK to steal? Does it matter if the person is
poor?
3. What does Aladdin
teach us about the importance of a person’s heart (that is, what’s on the
inside)?
4. Aladdin is
called “worthless.” Why did he do to overcome that label? Did that label bother
him? Does it hurt you when people call you names?
5. Does our modern-day society have classes of people?
Entertainment rating: 3 out of 5
stars. Family-friendly rating: 4 out
of 5 stars.
Yesterday we all celebrated the mothers in our lives. Whether biological, adopted, no longer with us, new mothers or someone who has taken the initiative to treat you like their own child regardless of DNA, we can all agree our Moms deserve a trophy.
Something I admire about my own mom is how in every part of her life, whether she intends to or not, you can see Jesus.
You can see Jesus in how she works for others, never wanting anything in return. You can see Jesus in the mercy she bestows upon those who by the world’s standards should receive harsh judgment. You see Jesus through the way she intentionally spends time and listens to the people by whom she is surrounded. The list goes on.
There are other women in my life who I am thankful for the role of mother that they played in the lives of those I love.
My mother-in-law Kimberley raised a caring and compassionate man who works hard and respects those around him. She also taught Casey to do his own laundry (score!). I am eternally grateful for her and blessed to call her Silas’ Memaw.
My Grams, who raised my mom, is a fierce soldier for Christ. I have always said she has a direct line to Jesus, because when she prays, there is no mountain that can’t be moved. She is strong, and she has gone through two husbands dying, yet her faith stands firm. She is unshakable and I hope to be just like her.
My sisters and sisters-in-law that raise my nieces and nephews are some of the strongest and most intelligent women I know. It takes grit and determination to raise children, and I see proof of that every day through the lives of my sisters/sisters-in-law.
But what I have learned since becoming a mother, which I couldn’t fully grasp before embarking on this journey 10 months ago, is about God’s unconditional love and the sacrifice he made for us when He sent His Son to Calvary’s hill.
My favorite things about myself are that I am a child of God, Casey’s wife and especially that I am Silas’ mama. I never knew how my heart would grow once I became a mom. My heart swells with pride and joy as I spend time with Silas and experience him growing and learning new things.
Nothing that Silas could do would make me not love him. In these first 10 months of his life there have been hard times, starting with bringing him into this world, to utterly exhausting times, when I never thought I would sleep through the night again. Even still, I love him so powerfully I feel Iike I could burst at times.
This is only a fraction of how God loves us, and that is how my relationship with the Lord changed — once I began to understand how a parent loves their children. His only Son, Jesus, was offered as a living sacrifice to make up for the sins and faults of the rest of his children, all of mankind.
I wouldn’t trade Silas for the world, but that’s exactly what God did. He traded His only Son for the world…so that we could have freedom from our sins and join Them in heaven one day. The thought of that kind of sacrifice astounds me, and makes me shutter in reverence for the God who calls me his daughter.
What an incredible gift and the ultimate meaning of love:
“For God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. – John 3:16
I’ve said a few times in the past
months how I do appreciate you reading my blog. The reason I keep bringing it
up is because I REALLY do appreciate it.
For you to take the time to read my
ramblings humbles me. It also encourages me to keep doing it, especially when
there are times I don’t feel like blogging or struggle to come up with six
topics.
But I do have six timely topics to
share this week, so here we go!
1.
Remembering RHE
Rachel Held Evans (RHE) was a
successful writer who had an evangelical upbringing. She understood evangelical
Christians, but later in life, she chose to no longer associate with those who
had a more conservative view of Scripture.
I have not read much of her writings, but of what I recall reading, I found some to be contrary. I mean, she practically demonized Dave Ramsey. Who writes loathsomely about a man who wants to help people get out of debt?
However, RHE did offer practical
guidance. As a millennial, she once wrote that the church should “stop being
cool” in order to be more appealing to young adults but rather should be more
genuine and make worship more meaningful instead of showy.
RHE died recently at the age of 37.
It was reported she had an allergic reaction to medication, which led to
placing her into a medically-induced coma, and her condition became worse with
severe brain swelling.
I admire people who encourage me in
my Christian faith, and I equally admire those who respectfully challenge my
faith. I believe RHE had a good heart and sought after the things of God.
One of the best articles of
reflection is by Ed
Stetzer whom I always appreciate giving an
excellent perspective. He attributed Rachel well.
2.
Burk on women preaching
Denny Burk took on a lightning rod
issue this week, heading into Mother’s Day weekend. His article “Should
churches allow women to preach to men?” is an
objective read, and I recommend it.
Women in church leadership is always
a tough issue to communicate properly. Good people have differing views about
how and when women should be involved in leadership. I am probably to the left
of some and to the right of a few more when it comes to church leadership roles
and women.
In Burk’s article, he offers a great
analysis of teaching roles in the church and a solid explanation of why senior
pastors and preachers in “gathered assembly” are roles reserved for men. I
especially appreciate Burk disqualifying a certain perspective of why women
cannot be pastors. The line of reasoning is that women are not “up to snuff
intellectually.” This is foolish thinking.
3.
Lying about singleness
I got married later than when most
couples get married. I was 38, and it wasn’t too long prior that I thought I
would be single for life—and was content.
However, things changed after I met
Karen, and we decided to do life together as a married couple. This month, she
and I will celebrate our 12th wedding anniversary.
I enjoy spending my life with Karen.
My days have been joyful, and I can’t imagine what my life would be like
without her.
But I also understand what unmarried
adults experience, especially those involved in church life, and there are misnomers
people have about Christians who are involved in singleness.
I enjoyed reading Elizabeth Wilson’s
article “4
Popular Lies About Singleness.” She nails it about what people get wrong
about Christians who are single.
“The
truth is, not all godly people get married,” Wilson wrote. “We need to embrace
this, preach this and celebrate this! God’s best for many will include a life without a spouse and
biological children. These people will know Him more deeply, serve Him more
powerfully, and experience greater joy than they could as a married person. Not
because singleness is better, but because marriage wasn’t part of God’s perfect
will for their life.”
4.
Mutt’s Christian business model
A friend on Facebook shared a post from the owner of Mutt’s Amazing Hot Dogs. It’s long but worth reading. I’ll keep commentary short, and let you appreciate what Mutt’s owner shared:
So….we have been getting some complaints about the condition of our building. Despite of the condition our motto is “we are not the newest building on 23rd but we are the most clean and orderly”. We strive towards this because in all honesty we are at the mercy of the building owner; we just can’t get anything done, for months! Being transparent here, I’m running out of options and patience. Ok ok ok, enough venting….just being real.
The building is showing its age yes. Yet, its iconic to Route 66, NW23RD and OKC. I see the beauty in this unique building and the amazing loving people that come to it and invite me or my staff to sit at their table.
For example: We had a gentleman who was raised in our neighborhood and told me that he remembers that the original concept was a Dairy Queen waaaaaay back in the day. He said he was just a kid when it opened and that he celebrated one of his birthdays…
Later that week we had a group from Canada stoped in and said they were at Mutts because of the retro sign, building and our fries that were rated 2nd place! So far I have met tourist from Australia, Sweden, Germany, bikers from Brazil, Colombia, Mexico to mention a few and not a single one complained about anything especially not the building. In fact many take pictures of the building and selfies… hum leaves me scratching my head.
Just this February we had a gentleman that was plain down on his luck and life. I fed him a nice warm Boardwalk and fed him spiritually. We talked about God and his walk, he cried as we held hands and prayed… I thought I would never see this guy again. Today he came back in; after speaking with him, he graciously thanked me for lending an ear and feeding him spiritually. He was smiling from ear to ear and brought his twin brother in for me to meet him.
The staff in this building… let me tell you they are all amazing. We have disabled veterans and families members of disabled veterans. We have some that have been homeless and now thriving. Some that were victims of human trafficking and now have a future to look up to, and we have had others that were never adopted and aged out of the state’s care system, now successful community contributors. We have become the Mutts family, we argue and quickly forgive. We lend a hand towards each other when in need. We celebrate victories as a team and grow as we welcomed one Mutts baby into our family.
To some this is just an old building which may dislike it. I extended my sincere apologies. We are doing everything within our power for a face lift. We ask you to please be patient and NOT slam us all over social media. We are more than aware.
For those who appreciate it, thank you for making us and our visitors feel right at home. Your continued loving support matters!
God bless.
Omar and the Mutts family
5.
Advice for graduates
If you’re still reading, bless you! I
don’t have much more to share. Since it’s graduation time, I thought I would
mention the DHD I wrote four years ago, offering advice to high school and
college graduates. You can read it here.
6.
Going to Pittsburgh
DHD will be taking a week off, as
Karen and I will be on vacation May 11-18. We are heading to Pittsburgh and
also spending time in West Virginia with a longtime friend. Look for another
DHD the following week!
