The Mutterings and ‘Golden Nuggets of Truth on Life and Faith
by cartoonist Jeff Larson; one blog at a time
APRIL FOOL’S DAY during Holy Week?
It’s no accident April Fools’ Day 2026 is right in the middle of Holy Week. - Mankind’s failings are a ‘fool’s folly’
HOLY WEEK Lessons From Jesus
“After the crowds cheered on Palm Sunday, Jesus could have taken a break. Instead, He kept teaching.
Temper in the Temple - Jesus Righteous Anger
Jesus shows righteous anger in the Temple, driving out greedy merchants and the next day curses a barren fig tree.
NeverNever-HardlyEver Land
In NeverNever-HardlyEver Land (NNHELand), folks live by 'At least I never...', 'I'm not as bad as...', and 'I'm sorry BUT...'.
A Tale of Two … Psalms? (22 and 23)
The spiritual version of ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ comparing the best of Times Psalm 23, and the worst of Times Psalm 22.
COFFEE… is a VITAMIN
and a blessing from God. Brew unto others as you would have them brew unto you.
I HURT, you HURT… Amen
"In our 60s, my bride Mary and I play a daily game: 'I HURT, You HURT… Amen.' We list our aches, remember Abraham at 99 and Sarah at 90. Suddenly our pains feel small.
Faithful in the Moments
We are called as Christians to be servants with a servant’s attitude, not serve with a chip on our shoulder.
NOBODY WANTED… See God if interested
Am I qualified as a NOBODY?
Can God really use this NOBODY?
DIVISION and SUBTRACTION
Ever since Paul found math problems scribbled on a bulletin he knew… DIVISION would be a problem.
BIRTH, One Man’s Perspective
Every year around this time, I like to share the story of our firstborn’s birth.
40 YEARS AGO, my wife and I were anxious parents-to-be expecting our first.
Jigsaw Apologists
A COMPELLING STORY can give us hope and/or inspire us. But over time, doubts may creep in, and we ponder whether this story is true or a fable.
100% Forgiven
I would never claim to have a great memory… BUT I DO REMEMBER clearly my past mistakes/blunders/boo-boos and/or 'SINS'.
35 years?… time flies
'A Whole Lotta Life' … has been lived in these past 35 years.
So let’s travel back in time to February 5, 1991, when this story begins.
HEAVY METAL YODEL WORSHIP?
Well, inspired by GIECO TV ads
<—"Heavy Metal Yodeling? Surprising. What's not surprising? I don’t have any Heavy Metal Yodeler tunes on my playlist.
It’s Groundhog Day, are you ready?
Watching for the "Shadow" of His Coming (a Spiritual parallel?)

