Every evening we pray the Rosary which is sometimes followed by a reading of the Bible if time permits. I always make my sons open it either at random or anywhere of their choosing. My eldest son likes to open directly to the Book of Proverbs, Ecclesiasticus, Wisdom or the letters of Paul. He enjoys … Continue reading My 11-Year-Old Son Is Addicted To The Book Of Proverbs
Are Cargo Bikes Really Worth It?
I've been looking at these cargo bikes and you know, even the ones without the electric motor are priced very high at €3000 euro. The Electric ones are €7000. I'm looking at it and thinking, "Oh come on! It's just a long bike welded together with a box in the middle. It's a kids wheel … Continue reading Are Cargo Bikes Really Worth It?
The Pros And Cons Of Hiring Polish
I love the Polish and have had many good friends over the years who are Polish. This is not a stab against them, their nation or their culture. I could easily write about the pros and cons of hiring the Irish or Italians, but we must be honest and admit every culture has its ups … Continue reading The Pros And Cons Of Hiring Polish
How To Scrap Luxuries, Save Money, Be Happy And Not Care What The World Thinks About You
This economist Mark Boyle known as the moneyless man for his one year experiment on surviving without any money at all has some great tips. I read his book many many years ago mostly for tips on how to survive in hard times. A piece of advice of his I could never follow. However, I … Continue reading How To Scrap Luxuries, Save Money, Be Happy And Not Care What The World Thinks About You
Financially Hard Times And Some Back Pain
Recently we fell into financially hard times. The high inflation in Europe and rising energy and fuel costs with university coming in the fall made that reality all the more difficult. I dug out the old bike from the shed, made a sale of some items on Irish sale sites and invested in a bike … Continue reading Financially Hard Times And Some Back Pain
Discernment Of Spirits
Discernment of Spirits is a Grace of the Lord. Some are able to do it due to some heavy spiritual reading of those who possessed the gift. Others are able to do it because God has given them the grace and gift to do so. A person asked me if the discernment of spirits has … Continue reading Discernment Of Spirits
Do No Evil And Evil Will Not Befall You
Today I had a phone call from a woman whose parents were persecuting her and her children and it later on in this story you will know why it was the Lord had alerted me to an answered prayer. These parents made a life changing decision for her are extremely angry towards her and her … Continue reading Do No Evil And Evil Will Not Befall You
I Don’t Like America
As an outsider looking in from Ireland, I'll be honest and admit that I don't like American culture. I like the America of the 1950's but whatever it has turned into today I lack all admiration for. I find that any country where Protestantism has taken root to be too individualistic giving too much emphasis … Continue reading I Don’t Like America
No Longer Part Of the Ambitious Hustle
This morning I saw someone offering front row tickets to Joanne McNally in Dublins major venue tonight. I thought to myself, "who is Joanne McNally?" I hadn't a clue. When I stopped music in 2008 the only names I remember around at that time stuck with me. But ever since I became more Christian I … Continue reading No Longer Part Of the Ambitious Hustle
Could You Live Without Money For One Year?
I had been cleaning out the shed when I came across a book I had bought in 2008. I had no plans to become money-less but curious as to how someone else could do it. I was also looking to cut my cost of living and save some money, so quite the opposite to this … Continue reading Could You Live Without Money For One Year?
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