Jacob looked at all the carts, sacks of grain and animals before he stared at his sons. Simeon’s face was too sad for a proper reunion. “What is the meaning of all this stuff?” Benjamin walked up to his dad and grasped Jacob’s shoulders. “Joseph sent them. He wants us to bring you to him.”… Continue reading A Final Assurance
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Time To Go Home
“What have you two done? Everybody’s going to gang up on us and destroy us in no time.” Jacob fell back in his chair. Levi stepped forward. “We are not going to let any man treat our baby sister like a piece of trash to be used for his pleasure.” Simeon grabbed Levi’s shoulder. “The… Continue reading Time To Go Home
Peace Out of Chaos by a Brook
Recent events have a lot of people on edge these days. I’m no exception. Watch this video to see where I find true peace in today’s chaotic world. Yes, there is peace and order in all of this chaos. His name is Jesus Christ. He knows what all this warfare is all about. I’ll see… Continue reading Peace Out of Chaos by a Brook
HOUSE OF GOD
“I told you that was a bad idea, Mom.” Rebekah shook her head. “No, God told me you would be first before you were born. This is still working out just fine. It’s time for you to marry and start a family. Go to Haran and live with my brother, Laban. He has daughters who’ll… Continue reading HOUSE OF GOD
I Saw Those Tears
I saw those tears you cried today Your heart is broke so many ways Another terror made the news Someone else evil did choose Their senseless act took many lives You’re not the only one who cried I saw those tears roll down your cheeks I know you’re strong though you feel weak That buried… Continue reading I Saw Those Tears
Our Broken Heart is Still Beating
As much as I didn’t want to do it my budget told me I had to take the through-the-night delivery beginning Tuesday night. It was scheduled to depart near DFW Airport at midnight. I was to take some mail to Memphis Wednesday morning. I pulled away from the dock with the load at 1:30 am.… Continue reading Our Broken Heart is Still Beating
Where Has My Country Gone?
I love the United States of America. I love the fact we claim the most freedoms of any country in the world. I love the work ethic I share with most of our citizens. I don’t like where I see our great country heading. Our democratic society is being derailed by non-democratic power hungry liberals.… Continue reading Where Has My Country Gone?
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
A Quick Answer to a Specific Request
“Eliezer, come here. I need you to promise me something.” Abraham was watching his son walk to the field again. A habit the young man increased since his mother’s death. Eliezer approached his master and bowed. “What is it, my lord?” “We must find Isaac a wife. It’s time for him to start his own… Continue reading A Quick Answer to a Specific Request