A warning before you decide to open this blog post. I’m sleep deprived and beat down. So if you’re looking for feel good and funny you probably better move on. I’m in the mood for real today. How many times have you endured more month than money? Well, I’m there now. September 2018 is going… Continue reading Down But Not Out…Yet
Tag: truth
My First Flight
Do you remember the first time you flew in an airplane? I do like it was yesterday. Mostly because as I’m writing this on August 26, 2018 it was just yesterday I first defied gravity commercially. That’s right. It took until I’m 57 years of age before I actually flew. I knew I’d enjoy the… Continue reading My First Flight
I Want to be FAT
How many new year’s resolutions are based on folks losing weight? Too many in my opinion. If somebody really wants to become lighter they’ll change their lifestyle no matter what time of year it is. If someone, on the other end of the scale, wants to gain weight all they have to do is eat… Continue reading I Want to be FAT
An Earnest Plea
Isaiah paused before he pushed the palace door open and looked up. “Why, LORD? He’s such a good king.” He walked in and was led to the king’s bedroom. Hezekiah’s face was pale. Sweat drenched his hair as he shivered. Isaiah swallowed. “Set your affairs in order. The LORD declares that you shall die from… Continue reading An Earnest Plea
Short-term 2nd Chance Successes
Jonah awoke with a sharp pain on his leg. He reached down and groped his right shin. He pealed off what must have been a section of octopus tentacle. “Lord, how much longer must I suffer like this? I’m sorry for running. I know it was foolish of me. Nobody can win against You. Please… Continue reading Short-term 2nd Chance Successes
Thank You Father
Gratitude, gratefulness, thanksgiving…all themes with the same goal. Appreciation for what we have over desires for what we want. Sounds good, so why is so hard to keep it in practice? Just some thoughts to ponder during this holiday week. I’m sharing another poem I wrote a couple of years ago for Thanksgiving. It doubles… Continue reading Thank You Father
Man Overboard
“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
Gentle Voice
Elijah opened his eyes. A hand was on his shoulder. “Get up and eat this.” He looked to his left. A small cake and some water sat on a rock. When he turned back to the man nobody was there. He sat up, ate the meal then laid back down. Another hand on his shoulder… Continue reading Gentle Voice
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