Noah walked out of his tent to get some fresh air. His steps never felt heavier. He stepped on his shadow to the river. He steadied himself against a tree. When his knees hit the ground he looked up. “You know I never wanted children, God. This world is no place to raise a family.… Continue reading A Judgement Followed by an Action
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A Warning Followed by Consequences
Cain looked at his brother with contempt. Abel’s bloody hands were raised in worship. Cain lifted a melon over his head. “This is from my field. I till the soil. It’s all I have. Why isn’t it enough?” God’s voice was clear. “He gave the first and best to me.” The melon was hurled to… Continue reading A Warning Followed by Consequences
What’s more important the journey or the destination? Yes.
Okay, I drove ALL night and didn’t get much sleep, so this could get interesting. Hang on tight. I had a Facebook friend–okay, so he’s possibly only virtual, but that’s better than nothing right now–send me a greeting just after the beginning of the new year saying something to the effect that he doesn’t want… Continue reading What’s more important the journey or the destination? Yes.
10 tips to insure your resolutions fail
It’s that time of year again. A new calendar comes out and twelve fresh months invite us in. Fifty two weeks with no mistakes or regrets. So, what do we do? We makes resolutions to improve things in our life. There’s nothing wrong with that. As a matter of fact there’s everything right about that.… Continue reading 10 tips to insure your resolutions fail
SHEPHERDS’ NEWS a classic post
Merry Christmas to any of my peeps reading this on Jesus’s birthday. I’ve decided to dig into my archives to bring you a favorite scene from the stable. You’ll discover when Mary and Joseph learned how the shepherds were told about the Savior. As Mary felt the infant at her breast fall asleep she carefully rolled… Continue reading SHEPHERDS’ NEWS a classic post
There once was an elf we’ll call Ralph
There once was an elf we’ll call Ralph Who lived all his life on a shelf As Christmas drew near A time he held dear A manger was placed in the room Ralph heard the same story each year Of wisemen and shepherds in fear A baby was born Way out in a barn Instead… Continue reading There once was an elf we’ll call Ralph
Okay, what IS the next holiday now?
The Christmas decorations have been on display in many stores for well over a month now. If I remember right Halloween came after that time…and we just ate a big meal with turkey as the main course. Why don’t I remember summer lately. Did I skip Labor Day somehow? There was something to do with… Continue reading Okay, what IS the next holiday now?
Thank You Heavenly Father
Thank You Heavenly Father Thank You for the breath in my lungs, a spark in my mind and praise on my tongue. Thank You for food on the table, friends to enjoy and a body that’s able. Thank You for love we can share, hugs to embrace and words of great care. Thank You for… Continue reading Thank You Heavenly Father
Some silly things I’m thankful for
As Thanksgiving day comes round again and knocks upon my door I’m thinking of some silly things that I am grateful for Like fire flies that make a light without a battery and squirrels that scamper on the ground then quickly climb a tree I like that grass stands up tall but is smooth under… Continue reading Some silly things I’m thankful for
DINNER INVITATION
“He’s coming. He’s coming. I need to get closer to see Him.” Zacchaeus tried to push between people on the outskirts of the crowd. An elbow came down on his forehead, knocking him to the ground. “Back off, buzzard. Jesus isn’t here for you of all people.” Zacchaeus stood up and brushed himself off. The… Continue reading DINNER INVITATION