The Bethel Rebel: Life according to Johnny Ginsberg

I’m glad I have internet.  It helps me express myself, order auto parts at half-past midnight, communicate with people and companies, and keeps me up with the latest news that comes over the wires other then TV.  (Military cheer with elbow smash in the air.) Yes, I did order an alternator for the truck a [...]

I know I suck at using God’s resources.  I wish I could better manage my money, food, and other stuff.  The plain and simple fact is that I am not using my stuff, which actually belongs to God, in ways that honor Him.  Does this make me embarrassed?  Oh yes.  Does this mean I don’t [...]

I’ve a couple of issues that are worrying me.  My Mom fell at her house a few days ago.  She’s having surgery Tuesday afternoon.  I’m hoping and praying that she comes out OK from this.  The next issue I have is…the truck yet again.  I’ve just been informed that I need a new alternator.  And [...]

I was notified shortly before 4 PM that the Roseville Library job was given to another individual.  However, the lady did inform me that I’m still on the list, and that they would look at the list again at some point. That’s not the only issue I’m dealing with.  The truck failed to start again [...]

very well, I think.  I had dressed up in my suit, smiled, had a decent handshake, and kept eye contact with the interviewers.  I answered their questions, and they also had me do a little test.  The test:  arrange a bunch of books on a cart in alphabetical order.  I passed the test.  Not a [...]

I decided to go to the Lino Lakes campus of EagleBrook.  I had wanted to see my “church mom” for quite some time.  If the truck had worked last weekend, I would’ve seen her then.  But, praise and thanks to God, I saw her today.  It was extremely good to catch up with her for [...]

For all of those who believe in love and romance, Happy Valentines Day.  I don’t have any special plans for it, since I do not have a significant other at this time.  I gave the guys in Pure Desire the night off, so they can have a night with their wives on this day.  I [...]

The interview for the job will take place on Tuesday at 3:30 PM.  Anybody who’s interested in praying for me, please take note.  Thank you all so much. Not too much else to write.  I did have a retina photograph series this morning at VAMC.  My eyes look normal and healthy at this point.  Usually [...]

OK, yesterday I whined about the cost of getting the truck fixed.  Now I need to express my pleasure in that endeavor.  Lately, in the past couple of years, the truck took longer than it’s really supposed to to fire up the engine.  Now that the fuel pump and the serpentine are fixed, I’m pleased and [...]

I decided to take the truck into Pep Boys today.  It wound up being the fuel pump needing to be replaced, and the serpentine belt also needed to be replaced.  $584.00!!!  Damnation and Blast!  Neither the conservator  nor myself were happy about this stuff, but we both realized that this needed to be done, if only [...]