For those of you who don’t think political correctness has gone too far I give you Exhibit A as to why I believe it has. Opinions are my own, not necessarily yours. WWJT What Would Jesus Think? Keep smiling. Wade
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THE FAVORITE SON
Israel lifted his tent flap back when he heard scuffling outside. The sight of his eleventh son pleased him. “Joseph, why are you back in such a rush? Where are your brothers and the flock?” Joseph slid to a stop in front of his tent. “Oh, hi Abba. I, um…we must talk.” He glanced at… Continue reading THE FAVORITE SON
A DIFFERENT DAD
Jacob couldn’t believe his eyes when he saw Esau approaching with a smile and open arms. The two men embraced and cried for several minutes. The bond of blood and the passing of time had healed old wounds. Jacob pulled back, wiped his eyes and sniffled in the tears. “Is Abba still alive?” Esau smiled.… Continue reading A DIFFERENT DAD
Welcome to Evaluate Your Life Day
As an exercise for Evaluate Your Life Day I want you to picture yourself in the driver’s seat of a semi, that’s right you’re now in control of a big-rig. This isn’t a stretch of my imagination since I do this regularly as my main source of income. Let’s see if I can give you… Continue reading Welcome to Evaluate Your Life Day
A CONNIVING MOM
When Rachel crested the hill she noticed a few other flocks near the well. She looked back at her sheep. “We’re right on time, guys. They haven’t rolled the stone, yet.” A lone man approaching from the west caught her attention as unusual. “Who could that be?” The fact the men were staring at her… Continue reading A CONNIVING MOM
October 2014 here we come!!
Okay, I know, I know. For those of you reading this on the day I post this blog October is a couple of days away, but It’s close enough for me to point out the popularity of the month. I count at least 16 things celebrated in October each year for the entire month. You… Continue reading October 2014 here we come!!
THE LAST LETTER
Paul waited for Luke’s eyes to open from his nap. He raised a hand to wipe a tear from his eye. Luke stirred and opened his eyes. “You really need to learned how to rattle those chains quieter, Paul.” “Do we have any parchment and ink? I need you to compose a letter for me.”… Continue reading THE LAST LETTER
Happy International Literacy Day everybody!
If you read that headline on your own you owe a teacher somewhere a huge “THANK YOU!!” If you had someone read that headline to you then you have some catching up to do with those of us in the blogosphere. We rely on people who can read to read our posts so it makes… Continue reading Happy International Literacy Day everybody!
The ingredients for a successful pity party per Jonah
On the forty-first day after Jonah made his proclamation to the king of the Assyrians in the capital of Nineveh Jonah sent up a prayer. “Isn’t this what I said wouldn’t happen, God? I knew You were compassionate and gracious. You hate to bring calamity on those who repent. Now the Assyrians are still in… Continue reading The ingredients for a successful pity party per Jonah
A KING’S DECREE
“I’m amazed and delighted at how well your precincts are complying with the new tax laws being imposed on them, Daniel. I usually get some skimming from those in charge. What makes you so different from the others?” Darius sat forward on his throne. Daniel shrugged. “My God won’t allow me to take what doesn’t… Continue reading A KING’S DECREE