James Buchanan was born during the first term of President George Washington on April 23, 1791 to a well-to-do family of Pennsylvania. He was the second of eleven children (the oldest son) and was the last president to be born… Read More
Author Archives: Jerry Prugar
Thank you for All Your Kindnesses
“I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father, but through Me.” Words spoken by Jesus of Nazareth, son of Mary and Joseph, who was a carpenter around the turn of the Fifth Millennium… Read More
What’s Under That Dip in the Roof?
The roof surface looked level everywhere except that one dip near the ridge (featured photograph). What would case the dip in the roof surface? From the attic, I was able to see that a small area of the roof deck… Read More
What Can We Tell from These Photos? (Case Study 20)
When evaluating moisture damage in an attic there may be conditions that appear to contradict each other, such as, those seen in the featured photograph and Figure 1. However, a closer and more thoughtful examination indicates that the different appearances… Read More
Christmas is a Happy Reminder of the Greatest Gift I Ever Received
The following article was printed in the Cleveland Plain Dealer on January 9, 1999: . THE PLAIN DEALER Religion Section January 9, 1999 How faith filled void in one life By Jerry Prugar For 41 years I followed the religion… Read More
Visible Signs of Rafter Thrust
In common rafter framing, the rafters support the weight of the roof and snow (or live load) by pushing against the ridge board (and opposing rafters) at the top and pushing outward and downward at the tops of the supporting… Read More
Happy Thanksgiving (2020)
This year I am expressing my thankfulness for the Word of God. The Bible is a constant and clear source of truth and comfort in these days that seem to be filled with deceptions and distress. If you would have… Read More
Eight Myths About Hell – Happy Halloween 2020
Hell is a popular topic and commonly discussed in a flippant manner, especially during this time of the year. Sam Storms of Bridgeway Church, Oklahoma City addresses eight popular myths about Hell. I think he is right on target, and… Read More