Posted 6/8/21 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 OK, so my grammar isn’t great on T….or on my blog for that matter. I just focus on saying what I want to get…
Author: Mark Applegate
Christian, husband, and dad...and a workplace chiropractic geek and cornbread chef on the side. I am also happily the Director of Systems Alignment for the SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging.
Shawshank Re: Dementia Day 453 (1 Year, 88 days): Among the Weeds
Posted 6/7/21 Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25 But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. 26 When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared. 27 “The owner’s servants came to him and said,…
Shawshank Re: Dementia Day 450 (1 Year, 85 days): Announcements Abound
Posted 6/4/21 Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. –Deuteronomy 6:4*** I don’t have time today for any real teaching on the blog. I am prepping all day for the run, for a wedding and for a funeral. However, next week I have some pretty good ideas for topics. The following huge announcements (some more…
Shawshank Re:Dementia Day 448 (1 Year, 83 days): Between the Ears
Posted 6/2/21 For he says, “In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.”[a] I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation! –2Cor 6:2 Hi all! I hope you had a great Memorial Day holiday weekend! Thank you for…
Shawshank Re:Dementia Day 443 (1 Year, 78 days): The Long Road to a Wonderful Home
Posted 5/28/21 When Lamech had lived 182 years, he had a son. –Genesis 5:28 I am pressed for time today going into a busy holiday weekend, but I did have one point of encouragement for you. I know the road is long. It is rocky. It has snakes, some of which are eating other snakes….
Shawshank Re:Dementia Day 441 (1 Year, 76 days): An Ointment-Slathered Fly on the Wall Next to my Armchair
Posted 5/26/21 He will lift up a banner to the nations from afar,And will whistle to them from the end of the earth;Surely they shall come with speed, swiftly. Isaiah 5:26 I am something of a snoop. I am also a lifelong learner. In this age of COVID-induced isolation, I have noticed, much to my non-chagrin, that there…
Shawshank Re:Dementia Day 439 (1 Year, 74 days): Back in the Saddle as Best I Can Be
Posted 5/24/21 So Jesus went with him. A large crowd followed and pressed around him. – Mark 5:24 (Ever noticed that Jesus was always busy, always surrounded…except when He could duck away for private prayer?) (Editor’s Note: This may be a re-run for my SeniorAge friends since I posted this piece on our intranet today. However,…
Shawshank Re:Dementia Day 436 (1 Year, 71 days): Rainy Days on Vacay
Posted 5/21/21 For your ways are in full view of the LORD, and he examines all your paths. –Proverbs 5:21 I am still on our rainy vacation and am away from my ability to write a long-form post here. I really needed some time like this to cool my jets. Tomorrow, rain or shine, I…
Shawshank Re:Dementia Day 434 (1 Year, 69 days): The Branson West Ghost Town of Dementia
Posted in an unnamed vacation day. I think it is Wednesday? 🙂 Just a couple of quick thoughts while on a morning run. If you haven’t seen this ghost town featured on TikTok, just a heads-up: It was a many million dollar subdivision that died mid-construction. It is really cool to see although it is…
Shawshank Re:Dementia Day 429 (1 Year, 64 days): Random Things Planet Fitness and Muskoxen Taught Me About Dementia
Posted 5/14/2021 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may…