“Tarshish? Yeah, we’re going to Tarshish. What you need us to take there for ya?” “Just me.” Jonah watched the crew loading crates below deck. The captain looked at Jonah’s small pack. “You sure do travel light. You have family in Tarshish?” Jonah shook his head. “No. Just been hankering to visit that fine city.… Continue reading Man Overboard
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Be Careful What You Stand On
I thought about calling this post “Slippery Footing.” I think the title I chose fits better. I’ve had trouble standing lately. Not literally, just figuratively. About the time I think I know what to expect in my life the unexpected occurs. When the unexpected happens so many times a fella realizes it’s actually normal for… Continue reading Be Careful What You Stand On
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
Jury Duty…YIKES
The yellow postcard came in the mail a few weeks ago. I received them before so I’m kinda used to them now. “You are summoned to appear for jury duty.” It’s been a few years since I went. I’ve never been selected to actually sit on a jury and hear a real-life trial in person… Continue reading Jury Duty…YIKES
Lessons from the Toddler Whisperer
Another summer with the toddlers has closed for the Toddler Whisperer. Since I never had children of my own I get my grandfather fix during the summer months. More firsts were encountered. More lessons learned by this old man. God directly answered one of my emails at the very beginning of the summer. When I… Continue reading Lessons from the Toddler Whisperer
A Legend Went Home Last Month
Ray was introduced to me by Jim. Jim was recently widowed. I knew him and his deceased wife from the adult fellowship I attend. He’s in his seventies. Ray met Jim in another adult fellowship Jim had moved to try to move on from his loss. Ray was a diminutive gentle man in his nineties.… Continue reading A Legend Went Home Last Month
Oh Be Careful Where You Go
Here’s a surprise midweek blog post for y’all to contemplate. Why a midweek post? You ask. Because my life is so crazy hectic I don’t always have time to write before my self-imposed deadline and/or I don’t have anything to write about. Well, Monday, while in Amarillo, an experience was lived through that makes for… Continue reading Oh Be Careful Where You Go
Do You Pray For Storms to Pass?
I don’t know how things are in your neck of the woods, but here in Texas we’ve been getting a LOT of rain lately. One of the things I like about living in this day and age is the ability to see where the rain is falling at any given time. I have this app… Continue reading Do You Pray For Storms to Pass?
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
I got a promotion at church this week
Some days God steps in and surprises the gigglies out of me. This Sunday was one of those days. First, let me back up and fill you in on the week I had that led up to this promotion. Last Saturday I drove late which meant I slept less than 6 hours before I went… Continue reading I got a promotion at church this week