Musing on Current Events

I think it's interesting to read over Mark Chapter 13, and Chapters 24-25 of the book of Matthew. All the things Jesus talked about, in these books and in Revelation, seem to be happening at the same time lately--wars and rumors of wars, currency failures, famines, plagues (including diseases that originated in animals--AIDS! bird flu!), volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis/floods, and all kinds of terrorism, crime and immorality. He said that when we see all these things happening, this is the generation that will still be around when He comes back. That's the way I understand it.

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Today a nice man, representative of Dixie Home Crafters, looked at the house, primarily at the gutters. He said we don't need new gutters but that gutter guards or toppers would be a good idea, with all the trees on the lot. I asked him if they did windows, and they do, and we talked about thermal barrier insulation for the attic. I learned a lot by asking specific questions and listening to this guy. I made a tentative appointment for one of their reps (the one today won't be available Saturday) to come by Saturday morning and give his presentation to Jed.
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The attic insulation especially sounds like a wise investment, since this house is at least 30 years old, and my utility bills are pretty hefty. This guy, Ted, said that if a customer spends so much for new windows, he gets a $1500 tax credit, the same for thermal barrier insulation for the attic. It was a very interesting conversation, and he showed Better Business Bureau, Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval, and EPA certification for their company and products.