There once was a peacock named Ralph Who lucked out by living in a house The person he kept was a girl named Dyann Although not a dog she still had a plan She came to her folks and asked for a leash When they asked “Why?” she simply said “Please.” Next thing they know… Continue reading There once was a peacock named Ralph
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A story for National Story Day
In case you haven’t guessed today is National Story Day, at least in Scotland and the United Kingdom, aka England. Six months from now it will be in the United States. But, since I’m a writer I believe every day should be a story day. So sit back and hear my story, enjoying it is… Continue reading A story for National Story Day
Welcome to Evaluate Your Life Day
As an exercise for Evaluate Your Life Day I want you to picture yourself in the driver’s seat of a semi, that’s right you’re now in control of a big-rig. This isn’t a stretch of my imagination since I do this regularly as my main source of income. Let’s see if I can give you… Continue reading Welcome to Evaluate Your Life Day
2014 Stonebriar Men’s Retreat recap
This was the fifth consecutive year I’ve attended the men’s retreat put on by Stonebriar Community Church. Each year I’ve offered the use of Clifford, my full-size van. Each year they’ve taken me up on my offer. I remember the first year I did that I waited until the day before the event to find… Continue reading 2014 Stonebriar Men’s Retreat recap
SENIORS’ SUMMARY
This book takes an amazing journey of senior citizens in the Bible. Let’s take a few minutes to see what we saw about them. We found not one, but two, aged couples who became first-time parents: Abraham and Sarah from the Old Testament, and Zacharias and Elizabeth in the New Testament. I sure hope God… Continue reading SENIORS’ SUMMARY
October 2014 here we come!!
Okay, I know, I know. For those of you reading this on the day I post this blog October is a couple of days away, but It’s close enough for me to point out the popularity of the month. I count at least 16 things celebrated in October each year for the entire month. You… Continue reading October 2014 here we come!!
HERE KITTY KITTY
“I’m amazed and delighted at how well your precincts are complying with the new tax laws being imposed on them, Daniel. I usually get some skimming from those in charge. What makes you so different from the others?” Darius sat forward on his throne. Daniel shrugged. “My God won’t allow me to take what doesn’t… Continue reading HERE KITTY KITTY
The first recorded submarine invasion and non-hostile takeover of an inland city
When we last saw our buddy Jonah, the strong-willed, directionally-challenged prophet of God, he was about to hit the surface of the Mediterranean Sea. His thoughts led him to believe this was the end of God’s plan to change the hearts of the evil Assyrians in Nineveh. I guess he didn’t know his God as… Continue reading The first recorded submarine invasion and non-hostile takeover of an inland city
Was Jonah hard of hearing or hard of loving?
Have you thought about the book of Jonah in the Bible lately? I hadn’t until a recent sermon brought it back to my attention. If you’re looking for humor in the Bible Jonah is full of it in my humble opinion. The book starts right out with a direct directive from God to Jonah. “Go… Continue reading Was Jonah hard of hearing or hard of loving?
MENTOR ME
Samuel looked out over the valley leading up to Ramah. The lone figure approaching caught his attention. It wasn’t until the young man was very near that a recognition occurred. “David?” David pushed his wet hair back with his left hand. “Samuel, Sir, I have nowhere else to turn. The LORD’s anointed is trying to… Continue reading MENTOR ME