Tag Archives: old age

Late Roses by James R. Coggins

Posted on November 12, 2025 by jrcoggins

We have a rose bush that produced numerous beautiful roses this summer. I cut the dead flowers off as is recommended, and new roses bloomed on the end of the cut-off stems. As we moved into autumn, I cut off … Continue reading →

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The Blessing of Seniority by James R. Coggins

Posted on August 7, 2024 by jrcoggins

As has often been said, old age is not for the faint of heart. It comes with many physical, financial, emotional, and spiritual challenges. On the other hand, I have discovered that there are some upsides. Now, I am not … Continue reading →

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What Would You Do? by James R. Coggins

Posted on June 12, 2024 by jrcoggins

What would you do if you knew that the world would end tomorrow? Someone wiser and more famous than I am once responded, “I would plant a tree.” My wife and I bought a kitten. I am not saying that … Continue reading →

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Daniel’s End by James R. Coggins

Posted on February 22, 2023 by jrcoggins

Daniel chapter 5 tells the story of Belshazzar, King of Babylon, hosting a drunken party in 539 BC. In a direct challenge to the true God, he drank toasts to the Babylonian gods using the sacred goblets taken from God’s … Continue reading →