Isaac walked to his rock overlooking the valley he called home. He didn’t come to try to count the herds of sheep or goats. The cattle were of no interest today, neither. Instead of sitting on the rock to study his surroundings he fell to his knees and placed his forehead against the stone. His… Continue reading A PLEA AND A PROBE
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This is where I’ll likely be in 25 years
I’ve seen a lot of stuff recently about setting goals. Much of it revolves around seeing where you’ll be in twenty five years. The logic stems from the idea that if you can think something then you can achieve it. Ask Mitt Romney how well that works, or Michael Dukakis, or anyone else who ran… Continue reading This is where I’ll likely be in 25 years
What Must They Have Thought
The Pharisees didn’t get Jesus at all. That didn’t stop Jesus from ruffling their feathers any chance He got. The thirteenth chapter of Matthew’s gospel begins a litany of stories Jesus told to anybody who listened to Him. The prophets said He would do that so some eyes wouldn’t see what He was talking about,… Continue reading What Must They Have Thought
Modern Technology Sure Adds to My Confusion
There are times I long for the good old days. Not because they were necessarily good. Nor because I was old then. Neither because they only lasted a day. Simply because things were simpler then. When I sent a letter it was usually hand written. Spelling mistakes were ignored by anyone who cared about me.… Continue reading Modern Technology Sure Adds to My Confusion
LAUGHTER FOLLOWED BY A DISMISSAL
Abraham smiled broadly as Jesus approached. Jesus’s smile was just as big. “So, how’s that baby boy doing?” “He’s just finishing up another feeding. Sarah will let us know when they’re done.” One of Sarah’s servant girls walked out of the tent and tied the flap open. She bowed to the men before she went… Continue reading LAUGHTER FOLLOWED BY A DISMISSAL
If Life was More Consistent I Think it Would be Easier
I still derive most of my income from driving trucks, eighteen-wheeler semi’s mostly. I’ve lost track of the number of times I’ve come up behind a vehicle traveling slower than me. My inclination is to pass them when it’s safe to do so. More times than not the other driver speeds up before I can… Continue reading If Life was More Consistent I Think it Would be Easier
I don’t know much about the future, but I do know this.
Holy “What day is it?” My life has gotten extremely crazy lately. Hence the Monday blog post on Wednesday. I don’t know when I’ll finally get another Friday post out. Prayers are appreciated. My poor female mailman has gotten quite the workout carrying my 900 books into the apartment complex’s office last week. I put… Continue reading I don’t know much about the future, but I do know this.
Did the time change affect you adversely? Not me
Here we go again. The federal government has enforced another forced hour-less of sleep on most of its citizens. A show of hands now…how many of you slept through till your normal time to wake up and showed up to church an hour late? I see that hand. The people most affected by this slight… Continue reading Did the time change affect you adversely? Not me
A DECLARATION AND A REQUEST
When the three men finished eating they stood. Abraham stood and followed them as they walked eastward. Jesus stopped. The others did, too. “I must explain to Abraham what I’m about to do since he must pass down My requirements of righteousness and justice to the nation I have chosen through him. Every nation shall… Continue reading A DECLARATION AND A REQUEST
THE LOST ARE FOUND
“What have I done to deserve any of this? First, you take me from my home. Then you drag me to a foreign land. Now you force your husband on me. Now that I’m carrying his child you treat me even worse than before. I can’t take much more of this.” Hagar stared into Sarai’s… Continue reading THE LOST ARE FOUND