Edward Bromfield

My name is Edward L. Bromfield; Ed or Eddie to most folks; I'm really not a very formal person. I am married to a wonderful woman for over 50 years, have two beautiful daughters and two fantastic grandchildren. Both my daughters are married to wonderful husbands, and it pleases me to have lived long enough to see both of them fulfilling their lifelong dreams, while walking with the Lord.

I used to attend a Bible believing church, where I was a Sunday school teacher for about 30 years. I very much appreciated being able to share Christ in this way.

I am over 80 and getting older, but I'm fine with that; I have learned to appreciate each stage of my life, from youth to the present. Looking back I am surprised with the brevity, disappointed with how much I've really learned, amused with how serious I have taken myself, and glad for Jesus in my life. I am a husband, a father, a grandfather and a Christian, and I'm still learning how to to be good at what I am. I like to read, but I appreciate most reading about things that concern my faith.

I'm the administrator of “Smoodock's Blog.” But, what's a Smoodock?

You already know, but you probably didn't know it had a name! As nearly as I am able to tell, my uncle Frank coined the name. Anyway, a "smoodock" is something used to get one's attention. One does it by holding back one's index finger with one's thumb. It looks similar to the position one's fingers take when making the OK sign. The difference is pressure is placed upon the thumb with the index finger. Next, one places one's hand about two inches from the head of the person whose attention one desires to have. The thumb acts like a trigger and releases the index finger whose constant pressure against the thumb now causes it to come crashing against the head of the one who has not been paying attention.

My uncle Frank used this on me quite often when I was acting up. It was never meant to hurt, but it sure was effective in getting me to listen up.

My blogs are not written to hurt anyone who reads them. It is not my intention to cause anyone any pain. However, I believe some of the things I have come to understand in the Bible over the years at times take a different approach to understanding God or what he has said than what I had been taught in traditional circles, or by most modern day authors. It was like a "smoodock" for me. Perhaps what I have to say will affect you in a similar fashion.

God be with you all, and may his word richly bless you.