Onword and Upwords by Dennis Brady

  • Process

    Process We use this word a lot at my company. We refer to it as the “P” word. It’s not a bad word, but it is a necessary one. I have learned in my 3 years on the job that… Continue reading

  • Start, Sputter and Stop

    Maybe I messed up the gas/oil mix. It’s possible. I mentioned in a previous post that my weed eater wouldn’t start. Prior to it not starting at all, it was functioning uncharacteristically sporadic. It would start, sputter and stop. Repeat… Continue reading

  • A and B

    Most people have a tension in their lives over 2 points. A and B. We’re at point A, yet we want to be at point B. The Bible instructs us to be content in all things and to give thanks… Continue reading

  • Apple

    The apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree. We’ve all heard that before and we’ve projected that burden on to others. “That guy’s a bum.” “Well, the apple didn’t fall too far from the tree. You know his daddy.”… Continue reading

  • Meant To Be

    My Saturday morning got started on a very frustrating note. I had to get up. Then I needed to mow the grass. The mower wouldn’t start. It just made a clicking sound. Problem with the battery or starter solenoid. According… Continue reading

  • Audio

    I love listening to podcasts of good preaching. I’ve even learned to appreciate audio books. And it’s not just preaching. I like business and sports podcasts as well, especially since fantasy football is right around the corner. But preaching is… Continue reading

  • Sudoku

    I really enjoy solving Sudoku puzzles. The easy ones. I’m over the hard ones. I’ve gotten 90% through them thinking I’m the reincarnation of Einstein only to realize that the whole thing is wrong. All wrong. There’s a way that… Continue reading

  • The Failed DVR Experience

    I had the very best of intentions. And they paved the way to 10 days of Time Warner hell. It started with an innocent remark by my dad that he wanted to record Duck Dynasty. Doesn’t everyone? I suggested that… Continue reading

  • Trade

    I recently sold my boat. I decided that I wasn’t a boat owner type. I love going out on a boat…if you own it, store it, haul it and maintain it. So feel free to invite me any time. I… Continue reading

  • The Coffee Conundrum

    I understand that sometimes we all have to take a stand on the issues. But we need to know that we are standing on facts, not fiction. Starbucks has recently attracted the wrath of Christians over what CEO Howard Schultz… Continue reading