The Bethel Rebel: Life according to Johnny Ginsberg

Pastor Bob spoke about wisdom this weekend. It was a message I needed to hear again. I’m glad I heard it. Pastor Bob says that wisdom comes from family, experience, training, mentorship, and professional counseling. I’d like to think I have some wisdom, which is why I go to the VA for therapy, and also [...]

I’m sorry this is so late, but anyway, congratulations on your marriage. I hope you both have a great life serving God and each other.

That my brain is “normal”. No red flags or any other thing wrong. It does show stuff in the sinuses, but that’s about it. Ooooooh K. Fine. Let’s get back to life. Thanks God, by the way.

I know, it’s dumb, but true. I turn 40 at 1:40 pm today. I know that two of my birthday wishes are to please God more than I have, and to be more like Christ. It’s not an easy thing, but if God wants it done, that’s what’s gonna happen. I’m just happy that I’ve [...]

Yesterday morning I had my very first MRI. It was an experience, and that’s most of what I can say. I can see why some people would be claustrophobic in the tube. I made it, though. No Valium or any other trank. I was under the impression that there would be results the same day. [...]

Congratulations on your marriage. I hope both of you will enjoy a long, happy, and blessed life together serving God and each other.

It is with mixed feelings that I announce that I officially have been rated incompetent for VA purposes. This means that they are setting me up with an accountant. I’ve spoken of this before. But it’s true–I have an extremely hard time handling money appropriately. And it’s really hard for me to make decisions on [...]