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

THE MOST EXTREME REQUEST

Abraham paced in his tent thinking about that day’s events before he went to sleep. God’s voice was clear. “Abraham.” Abraham looked around, then up. “Yes, God. I’m here.” “Take your son, Isaac, whom you love. Abraham smiled at the thought of Isaac, his miracle son. Laughter was such a fitting name for him. “Go… Continue reading THE MOST EXTREME REQUEST

My Mountain Perspective From a Big Rig

Which do you prefer when driving near mountains? Do you like to go around them, over them, of through them? If neither of those appeal to you you must be a Christ follower who prefers Jesus’s option. Watch this video to find out His unique approach to dealing with mountains. I’ll see you later.  … Continue reading My Mountain Perspective From a Big Rig

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

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.

Sprig haz Sprung id Dort Tekas

Ahhh…the smell of pollen in the air. Spring has arrived early in North Texas this year. El Nino has been kind to us while other folks are still digging snow, with angst and vulgar vocabulary. Our popcorn trees have popped. The redbud trees are purple again. The Bluebonnets shall be blue very soon. The assault… Continue reading Sprig haz Sprung id Dort Tekas

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