Here we are again. Another calendar needs to be replaced because it is all used up. I can relate. I just hope I’m not replaced, too. My 2017 was filled with challenges, heartbreak and sadness balanced by laughter, creativity and friendship. As I was seeing my rear view of the past twelve months slip away… Continue reading The Last Week of 2017 was Interesting
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Short-term 2nd Chance Successes
Jonah awoke with a sharp pain on his leg. He reached down and groped his right shin. He pealed off what must have been a section of octopus tentacle. “Lord, how much longer must I suffer like this? I’m sorry for running. I know it was foolish of me. Nobody can win against You. Please… Continue reading Short-term 2nd Chance Successes
2 Phone Calls
Last Tuesday I had an appointment at the VA hospital in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Those of you who know me well are wondering where this is going since I never served in any branch of the military. Those of you who don’t know me well now know that I never served in any branch of the… Continue reading 2 Phone Calls
Clinically Depressed
Elijah pointed at the prophets of Baal. “Surround them. Don’t let any of them get away. Bring them to Kishon.” The crowd of citizens did what God’s man told them to do after seeing His fire fall from the sky and all it did. Somebody picked up one of the knives a prophet used to… Continue reading Clinically Depressed
God vs god
King Ahab stepped out of his chariot and approached Elijah. “So, there’s that troublemaker.” Elijah shook his head slowly. “I’m not the troublemaker. I’m just the messenger. You’re the one worshiping other gods. You know better than that. Call all the people of Israel together on Mount Carmel. Make sure all 450 prophets of Baal… Continue reading God vs god
Prophet Training
Elijah’s hands were shaking as he left King Ahab. God’s voice was clear. “Go to the Brook Cherith. You will drink the water from it. Ravens will bring you food. Elijah went to a secluded place overlooking the Jordan Valley. The sun was near the western horizon. Two ravens landed in the tree he sat… Continue reading Prophet Training
A Dr. Seuss-ish Post
I have some opening lines in my head. They seem a bit like something Dr. Seuss would write so this could get interesting. I guess I’m letting y’all into a writer’s brain for a change…this writer’s brain anyway. Here goes… What if a dog and a frog sat on a log? Would there still be… Continue reading A Dr. Seuss-ish Post
I Think My Identical Twin is Charlie Brown
I’ve heard it said that everybody has an identical twin somewhere in the world. The longer I live the more I’m convinced my twin’s name is Charlie Brown. Apparently Charles Schultz watched my life story when he came up with the idea for this fictional character. If he didn’t he sure could have. You remember… Continue reading I Think My Identical Twin is Charlie Brown
ONE WISH FROM GOD
Solomon led the delegation to Gibeon after his speech and feast. He paused when they crested the hill. The tabernacle Moses built always made him pause. They spent the entire day offering burnt offerings to God. Most were commissioned by the king. Others he did himself. The total offerings by days end was one thousand.… Continue reading ONE WISH FROM GOD
PRIDE’S PAYMENT
David stared at his general. “Joab, I want you to go throughout the entire nation. Count all the fighting men we have.” Joab looked from the king to others in the room. “Sir, may God increase that number a hundredfold in your lifetime. But ,why do want this done? It’s a disgrace to God and… Continue reading PRIDE’S PAYMENT