Author Archives: Glen Franklin Koontz

“I am determined to enjoy each day to the fullest.  I don’t want to wish away Christmas.  I want to enjoy these last moments of Advent and look forward to Jesus’s birth with anticipation.” –Shelley Shepard Gray. GOOD MORNING JOHN AND KAY BAYS! John and his mother have been sailing around the Caribbean, and willContinue reading “DECEMBER 22, 2025”

“And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name His mercy extends toContinue reading “DECEMBER 21, 2025”

“This Advent we look to the Wise Men to teach us where to focus our attention.  We set our sights on things above, where God is.  We draw closer to Jesus . . . When our Advent journey ends, and we reach the place where Jesus resides in Bethlehem, may we, like the Wise Men,Continue reading “DECEMBER 20, 2025”

“Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid.  The LORD, the LORD himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.”  With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.  In that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make knownContinue reading “DECEMBER 19, 2025”

“Hope is the word that God has given to us for this season of Advent.” –Dwight D. Eisenhower. Holland Koontz came home yesterday evening, courtesy of American Airlines. English and I are so blessed and pleased to have our daughter home for Christmas! And so is Dudley! President Trump announced that he had designated VenezuelaContinue reading “DECEMBER 18, 2025”

“Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.” –Luke 3:4. Today’s focus is on why The Stupid Party and voters need to wake up. Now. Because there are no permanent victories or losses in politics. And The Evil Party never gives up, moderates, or learns a lesson. Because they are evil. VirginiaContinue reading “DECEMBER 17, 2025”

“Through the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.” –Luke 1:78-79. The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit stayedContinue reading “DECEMBER 16, 2025”

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” –1 Thessalonians 5:16-18.  GOOD MORNING RIVES BACON! English said that she ran into you and Jess in Martin’s on Saturday. Sorry to have missed you. It s**wed yesterday. I guess it is pretty. But it isContinue reading “DECEMBER 15, 2025”

“Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind.  To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.” –Calvin Coolidge. When pressed by a reporter on whether Islam threatens Christianity or whether Europeans should fear its growth, Pope Leo XIV said thoseContinue reading “DECEMBER 14, 2025”

“Advent creates hunger for the coming of the Kingdom and directs one’s hope toward it.” –Dietrich Bonhoeffer. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to actor/comedian Dick Van Dyke. He turned 100 today! Today I offer you an interesting read on the United States Constitution, the concept of originalism in applying the Constitution, and the importance of resisting the effortsContinue reading “DECEMBER 13, 2025”