We’d be nowhere without our moms Our life begins inside her tum…my She feeds us food and sings us songs She lets us know that we belong When we feel sick she holds us tight Sometimes we keep her up all night As we mature she tries to help us Too oft we insist that… Continue reading A Poem for Moms Everywhere
Tag: God
YOUR HOUSE NOT MINE
Nathan watched David pace. “What are you thinking about?” David stopped. Looked at the prophet, then his walls. “Is it right for me to live in such an extraordinary cedar palace while the ark of God dwells in a tent?” Nathan shook his head. “You are clearly in God’s will with whatever you do. How… Continue reading YOUR HOUSE NOT MINE
I’m back from 3 days at Tres Dias
Tres Dias…Spanish for three days. That’s how long I spent near Lake Lavon for a men’s retreat. This event had a lot going against it for me. About the worst thing you can do to an introvert is plunk him down amidst 150 guys he doesn’t know. Let’s see how long before he comes out… Continue reading I’m back from 3 days at Tres Dias
HARD LESSONS
Samuel walked across the courtyard to rest under a Tamarisk tree. He stopped when he heard God’s voice. “About this time tomorrow Israel’s first king will come to you. He’s from Benjamin. Anoint him so he will save My people from the Philistines. This is what My people want.” The next day Samuel sat in… Continue reading HARD LESSONS
Is Anybody Else Under Attack…or is it Just Me?
My crazy life has been some kind of crazy on steroids lately. March and the early part of April were a bit slow. I’ve been needing that to get caught up from the Christmas rush that lasted into February. But, last week was one I’d rather not repeat any time soon. I volunteered to help… Continue reading Is Anybody Else Under Attack…or is it Just Me?
GIVE US A KING
Samuel watched a group of gray-haired men walking up the hill. “What do you need help with today?” One of the men stepped forward. “Your sons are not like you. They judge loosely.” Samuel tilted his head. “What do you mean by that comment?” Another man pushed the first man aside. “I had a case… Continue reading GIVE US A KING
I just prayed for 150 men…one book at a time
I first met Marcia on a Sunday morning. She approached me before our adult fellowship time and introduced herself. She said she noticed me a week or two before that sitting by myself. She said I looked defeated. This was a few years ago…after my wife left me and before I lost my secure job… Continue reading I just prayed for 150 men…one book at a time
Is Monday the 13th Really Unlucky?
Happy unlucky Monday the thirteenth Y’all. I have no clue how Friday the 13th stole all the thunder from Monday the 13th, but that’s what we have to live with in this fallen world I suppose. What makes this Monday the 13th unlucky to the uber degree is the fact that it’s the second month… Continue reading Is Monday the 13th Really Unlucky?
Just Me and Jesus
God has an annoying way of giving me writing prompts sometimes. Two o’clock in the morning seems to be one of His favorite times to do such shenanigans. Just Me and Jesus was set to a tune as I awoke in the wee hours one morning. The chorus played in my head while I drove… Continue reading Just Me and Jesus
Jim passed this morning
Life has a way of becoming stunningly obvious at times. Take last week for example. My driving assignments have slowed since the Christmas rush has subsided. Not to fear, the Apainter Paul is getting some big painting jobs he needs help with. Last week we were painting an exterior in Frisco. We finished the back… Continue reading Jim passed this morning