Every Life Has A Little Rain Fall Into It. 10/7/2026

 Good Morning,

I am sipping on some hot Door County Pumpkin Spice Coffee and it is time to write. 

A good friend of mine used to always say "Into every life a little rain must fall" 

Psalm 121:3 NIV He will not let your foot slip, He who watches over you will not slumber. 

My wife Rene and I and our two dogs were supposed to take a day trip to Door County Wisconsin  just to get away and spend some time looking at the fall colors and stock up our pantry with goodies. 

Last night on the way home from a meeting the low air pressure warning light came on in my truck. I stopped to put some air into it, but by the time I had driven home the light was back on, indicating we had a "problem". 

I tried several ways to think about how we could salvage this much needed trip.#1 was to just take Rene's car. That idea would have had the dogs very uncomfortable by the end of the day. #2 Was to put the spare tire on and then travel without an operational spare in case of another tire issue.That idea was scratched right away. #3 idea! was to just accept that we weren't going to make the trip. I will take the truck in for a tire repair or a new tire. We also looked on the bright side. We were alerted of a problem before we hit the road with two dogs in the truck. 

We chose to bite the bullet and stay home, get the tire issue resolved and say that God protected us from a greater calamity. 

So wish me well as I air up and head to the tire emporium! Praising God for the warning!

Marty

Grief Share And The Guys 10/6/2026

 Good Morning,

I am enjoying a hot cup of Door County Wisconsin Harvest Blend Coffee and it was a much needed one. It is time to write. 

Ecclesiastes 3:4 There is a time to weep, and a time to laugh. 

There is a time to mourn and a time to dance. 

I have been attending a group session at our church for several months now. It is called Grief Share. The meetings are designed to help folks who have suffered a loss through the death of someone they were close to. Some of the guys attending lost their wives recently, one lost their mother, or a child and I lost a grandchild. 

The group meets faithfully on Monday nights, and watches a video, then discusses and answers questions from a study guide book. Last night we gathered at our home to celebrate the completion of the book. Of course lasagna and garlic bread was on the menu.

I am being completely honest when I say that I needed this class  to help me along the way of mourning the loss of our grandson. 

My point for the day is this. Life moves so quickly and during the grieving process, there seems to be a time set in our  minds as to how long one should grieve and what type of grief might deserve more time. How to grieve can only be answered by you. Each experience has a different answer for each different person. 

I am here to say that sharing experiences, and showing the reality of our hearts, open and honestly was a new approach for me, but it worked.  My wife Rene helped me serve the food up and she sat with all the guys and listened. She chimed right in which is unusual for her. Later she said, I felt good being in the company of the fellas and being the only woman. It was good to hear them chat and tell some stories about their loved ones. Ths stories reminded me of times we had with our grandson. Last night I was reminded just how much our grandson like garlic bread nd ho he helpd me produce it for bigger family dinners. 

Rene is not too talkative. And she doesn't share her feelings much either. But I watched her last Christmas rushing through a box of Christmas tree ornaments to put the one up with Dominick's picture on it. She also asks me about the sessions I have been attending, when I get home on Monday nights. 

Here is the point. Everyone grieves differently and the time of grieving cannot have a calendar tied to it. Your job to help someone in the grieving process is to "Be there". To the one who is grieving, don't be too proud to obtain some help and lean on a friend or two. You should have seen the smiles on the faces of the guys when they chatted last night about some of the things they did in the past with their loved ones. 

Food for thought. 

Marty

The Folly Of The Light Bulb 10/5/2026

 Good Morning. 

It's time for a hot cup of Door County Maple Coffee to start off this day.

Little by little I have replaced all of our household lighting with LED lighting. The light bulb package brags that the life expectancy of these LED lights should be 13.7 years. So far I have outlived several of the LED bulbs . I tried returning the light bulbs from where I purchased them and they don't really do too much in the way of warranty work. You must call the manufacturer and the time wasted waiting on the other end of the telephone is not worth what it costs to pursue bulb replacements or obtain a refund. 

My point for the day is this. There isn't much you can count on anymore to be true. Many businesses have no conscience and they count on people not wanting to go to extreme measures to obtain warranty work. 

Once again money and greed win out over people and their purchases. But, here is the reminder that we need to heed. Regardless of how crookedly we are cheated we are in return to be honest and walk upright. We are not to lose our tempers. In the long run those who are wicked and dishonest will suffer God's punishment. We leave it up to Him.

Psalm 37:7-8 Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way. Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass. Cease from anger and forsake wrath, it only causes harm. 

Food for thought!

Marty

Willing To Go The Distance 10/4/2026

 Good Morning,

I have an early appointment to keep this morning so I will drink my cup of Door County Maple Coffee on the run.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 Two are better than one , because they have a good return for their labor. 10. If either one of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to pull them up.

My wife and I recently celebrated our wedding anniversary. I was thinking about marriage the other day and just how much of each year is filled with the unknown. You never know what each year will be bring to the couple who swear to be there through thick or thin till death do they part. The vow to love God and each other despite what the world throws at them is what is for the long distance. 

When that I do is said during thew wedding ceremony the launch to the finish is started. My friends contemplating marriage, remember your vow is to go the distance and that vow needs to be kept at all cost. 

If during your dating and engagement period there are arguments and break ups, even just temporary ask this question. "Are you a "go the distance" type of person? Is your potential partner willing to break up because of an argument and this happens repeatedly maybe he or she is not a "go the distance type." You yourself could be the weak link in the relationship. 

The go the distance type of person faces hard times and gives strength to their partner. They face hard times without whining or complaining. They never quit. 

Food for thought!

Marty

Waking Up The Dogs 10/3/2026

 There is a very hot cup of Door County Pumpkin Spice Coffee in my future and it is time to write. 

Last night sleep seemed to escape from me and I am not sure why. I was up late prepping for my Saturday activities. So my mind was working a little overtime so maybe that was the reason for a lack of sleep. 

I used the time awake to read some scripture and pray. I prayed for some sleep, but that never came about. 

The one bad thing about it was the fact that I dropped a plastic water glass in the sink around 2:00 AM . It was empty and made of hard plastic. But once that water glass hit the sink it bounced about and had our two dogs startled and they let loose barking. I am here to say that the ruckus did not wake up my wife. 

My point for today is this. When going without sleep, at least turn the light on so as to not startle humans or the canine cops when they look for what made the unusual noise at 2:AM 

I am however very glad that the dogs sleep lightly and guard the house/ They are not lazy at all. But you still need to do your part. Take good care of your animals and they will care for you. Lock your doors. Leave a light on. Keep pathways clear in your home. Be vigilant.

Isaiah 56:10 NLT For the leaders of my people, the Lord's watchmen, his shepherds are blind and ignorant. They are like silent watchdogs that give no warning when trouble comes.. They love to lie around, sleeping and dreaming.

So we have our home security set. But spiritually, what do we allow to come into the house via the internet, television or book form? Do we sound an alarm when greed takes over our home and attitudes? Do we wander the path of infidelity and not see it as wrong or dangerous? Is this enough to cause the dogs of God to bark?

Turn on the light and walk the correct path of righteousness.

Marty

It Looks Nice/ But It Is A Fake 10/2/2026

 Good Morning,

It is a fine day to be drinking some Door County Wisconsin Harvest Blend Coffee. It is time to write. 

Proverbs 14:5 The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as waste leads to poverty. 

Last Sunday Afternoon, my wife Rene and I  went to purchase a couple pumpkins to decorate our front porch for the fall. We went to a local pumpkin farm where they cater to the public with a great display promoting the fall season. 

To make their little pumpkin fair more attractive and spectacular they have a lot of props, which includes a very large inflatable pumpkin.

One little girl who was with her family to purchase some pumpkins was really impressed with the colossal pumpkin. I heard her tell her dad that the "Big big big one", was the one she wanted. Dad just laughed and asked her "How would we get it home? Her reply. "We will need a big truck/ 

So my point for the day is this. We all are at times mesmerized by the world and what they have to offer to the point that we can't spot a fake product or one that does not live up to it's promises. We as well, want things that just aren't good for us, yet they attract us like a moth to a light in the dark. 

So my friends "Buyer Beware" . Do the research and learn to spot a fake before you spend your money. In other words be patient and buy safely. Don't let your desires rule your thought process. It might look nice but the large pumpkin was just there for entertainment. 

God bless,

Marty 

Just A Word Or A Sound 10/1/2026

 Good Morning,

I raise my mug of Door County Wisconsin Harvest Blend Coffee in a salute to mornings and how every day starts anew. 

Romans 1:9 NKJV For God is my witness,whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of His Son, that without ceasing I make mention of  you always in my prayers. 

We live pretty close to a railroad crossing and we hear the train horn before it reaches the crossing. I actually like the sound of the horn, especially on a below zero night in January when I am outside for a few minutes with our dogs. I believe the Holy Spirit uses that horn to remind me to pray for someone and the name of the person pops into my head and I pray. 

My prayer life is not confined to just evenings. This morning the train went by and I was reminded to pray for a group of people who we trained our dogs together last night. I am praising God this morning for answering the prayers of many for a little one year old boy who has been going through a bone marrow transplant. 

Some of you reading this today were prayed for and you will never know it. Prayer is just a moment in time when you can call upon God for yourself or others and bring Him on to the scene for their good or yours. I find that my prayer will include a time to be thankful as well. 

There is always time for prayer and I find that the sweetest prayer is to answer when the Holy Spirit knocks on the door of your heart and I pray immediately.

What , when, and where doesn't matter if your heart is a house of prayer. You will pray anywhere at anytime. It is the good life!

God bless,

Marty

Marty