by Bill Roushey | Nov 18, 2024 | Devotional, Living, Random thoughts
I am enjoying the early days of my retirement, filling the hours with all sorts of activities and projects—things I never quite had time for. One of those activities is putting jigsaw puzzles together. I’ve completed a number of them already. As I labor over my...
by Bill Roushey | Aug 9, 2024 | Brodie, Dog Story, Random thoughts
Welcome to my new author website! This new and improved site will make it easier for users to search for previous blog posts by category or using a key word search. Also included in the upgrade is a contact me page if you have a question about my most recent book,...
by Bill Roushey | Jun 4, 2023 | A word, Devotional, Life's Struggles, Random thoughts
Pursue – I heard this word used in a sermon today. Later, I asked Siri for a definition, and she gave me two: following someone or something in order to catch them, and someone who continues or proceeds along a path or route. The second definition carries...
by Bill Roushey | May 10, 2023 | A word, Life's Struggles, Living, Random thoughts
When I think of the word “uncomfortable” my thoughts immediately turn to things that I dread, cause pain, or discomfort. I don’t enjoy things like speaking in front of crowds, being around a hostile person, cleaning up an eyesore in the basement, or...
by Bill Roushey | Mar 7, 2023 | A word, Living, Random thoughts, Short and sweet, Uncategorized
In my previous post I challenged others to let go of the familiarity they held with cherished possessions. To put them on hold for a season. Though this wisdom certainly applies to places and things it runs contrary to maintaining relationships with the people we...
by Bill Roushey | Mar 3, 2023 | A word, Living, Random thoughts, Uncategorized
There is a proverb which says, “familiarity breeds contempt.” Siri defines this “extensive knowledge of or close association with someone or something leads to a loss of respect for them or it.” The month of March is a lot like that in my...