October, 2025

Hello to all present and future readers!

It's been a ride. I've reached the end of an era, if one could call it that. The first blog post was over 10 years ago. Since then, over 450 published articles were designed to help me (and others) learn to see God in everyday conversations, entertainment, and experiences. There were a couple of dozen people that signed up as well. That doesn't sound like many people, but I didn't care. I was just excited that someone was interested. I prayed that the words made a difference.

Last fall, a new development included 30-second videos designed along the same lines and goals. Although the idea was a subscription-based daily email, there were few takers. I then decided that these snippets would be shared on several social media platforms at no cost, but a donation page was added. You know, just in case.

There have been emotional ups and downs throughout this process. You can read about them here (Shouting Into the Void) if you’d like. But to keep things short, the adjustments to the concept are listed below.

  1. The Sandals and a Stick Blog postings will continue. For the past decade, articles have been published each Sunday. There will be no schedule going forward.
  2. As there is no schedule, there may be several articles posted throughout the week.
  3. Some articles will be a little long and with others very short. At times, they will include a Sandals and a Stick 30-Second video.
  4. Everything will be posted here (Click "Blog" in the header) and on the original Sandals and a Stick Blogger site.
  5. Some will be posted on the Sandals and Stick social media platforms listed below.
  6. Subscribing is the best way to see every one of them as they are uploaded. There is no cost, and it is easy to cancel. Please use the Subscribe button at the bottom of the Blog page or Click Here.
  7. Comments are encouraged. Please use the Connect button.
  8. Donations are gratefully accepted should you find that the content has value to you. Please use the Donate button.

There is no way for me to adequately thank you for your interest in this project. But know that your participation is appreciated immensely. Should you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please feel free to Connect.

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December 8, 2025

Today, it’s proper that I introduce one additional change. The “Sandals and a Stick Blog” exists to help me (and others) see God in everyday life. I hope that the stories are enlightening, pertinent, and even enjoyable. Over the past number of years, I have truly tried to remove any political influences from these ramblings.

I am finding this goal too difficult to sustain.

So much of the day now revolves around news events happening at warp speed, both here and abroad. As much as I had wanted to resist articles of this type, it has become clear that my faith must be assessed amid a great variety of in-your-face events on a near-constant timeline.

I will continue to feature a general this-is-what-happened-to-me platform, as intended. However, I feel obligated, in present-day circumstances, to connect Jesus and current events within the beliefs to which I ascribe. Moral, ethical, and spiritual comments will find print more often going forward. Honestly, I am finding it impossible to avoid these discussions.

I do not wish to be the cause of added stress. We feel too much already. I only want to confirm my own beliefs in real life by asking questions of myself and you, the reader. I hope you understand.



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