Texas has some extremely diverse landscapes. If you love the ocean life we can deliver it with, or without, a barrier island. If you prefer hills and trees the east side is for you. Vast farm land is in our western counties. Rugged hills are in our mid-section. I live in Plano. It was so… Continue reading El Paso Lessons From an 18-wheeler Driver
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There is at least one advantage to living a non-routine life
God calls some folks to live ordinary lives. He ordains them to be accountants because they like working with numbers and helping people keep their taxes straight. He makes some to enjoy playing with Dremmel tools in victims’ mouths so they’re dentists their entire working lives. Farmers love working the soil and watching plants and… Continue reading There is at least one advantage to living a non-routine life
Eek is Released to the World October 11th
You read that headline correctly. Eek the mouse (no relation to Mickey) is finally coming out for all y’all to read about and fall in love with. October 11, 2016 is the date he’s been waiting for more than his whole life (which, for a storybook mouse, is a long time). Discover how God uses… Continue reading Eek is Released to the World October 11th
A Voice From a Fire
“Come along fellas. We need to eat the top of the mountain and work down. Most of you know that.” Moses looked back. The sheep were following him up the trail. They settled into a high meadow with good grass. The sheep were soon content as they chewed their meal. A crackling sound caught his… Continue reading A Voice From a Fire
55 Year Old Wade’s Letter to 18 Year Old Wade
Hi Wade I know you won’t get this in time for it to make a difference. I just feel compelled to write this to me so here goes. I think I can best give you advice in two word segments. BRACE YOURSELF. You are in for an incredible journey for your life. Don’t expect routine… Continue reading 55 Year Old Wade’s Letter to 18 Year Old Wade
A Final Assurance
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
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
Heading Home
When Jacob walked by Laban’s sons he couldn’t help over-hearing their conversation. “Jacob got rich off Abba’s flocks.” “Yeah, everything he has once belonged to Dad.” “Why are his goats so much bigger than our goats? How’d that happen?” One glance at Laban and Jacob felt like the outsider he was. That looked carried so… Continue reading Heading Home
Praying God’s Promises
Jacob gathered his three best servants. “I want you to go to my brother, Esau. This is what I want you to tell him: ‘Your servant, Jacob, has been with Laban these twenty years and has accumulated much. I’m returning and hope to find favor in your sight.’ Come back here before he comes, please.”… Continue reading Praying God’s Promises
A REPEATED PROMISE
“We can’t stay here. There’s nothing left for the animals to eat. This famine is too much to endure. Let’s move west until we find suitable pastures.” A tear rolled down Rebekah’s cheek as she watched the dust rise from the goat herd as they walked. “I thought this was where God promised to bless… Continue reading A REPEATED PROMISE