I want to pay tribute to wonderful people I have known, the wonderful country in which I live, the communities in which I have lived, the churches who have claimed me as their own, the God who sends shivers down my back when I really give him a portion of my time—well, maybe not shivers but tears flow easily in some of those most priceless times.
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Monthly Archives: May 2016
REAL MEN DON’T EAT QUICHE, THEY SAY.
OH, DON’T THEY? Does that mean they don’t have a cultured side? Does that mean they don’t have a “feminine” side – they can’t be emotional, loving, tender, caring, forgiving, unselfish, patient, give themselves to the service of others? Perhaps … Continue reading
Posted in men, Veterans
Tagged common man, Father's Day, fathers, Memorial Day, men, role models, Veterans
25 Comments
GOD SPEAKS
Jeremiah 10:5 Like a scarecrow in a melon patch, their idols cannot speak… Habakkuk 2:18 (a man) makes idols that cannot speak. Psalm 135:16 they have mouths but cannot speak … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, God speaks
Tagged 'Tween God and Me', blessed life, Christianity, faith, friendship with Jesus, God speaks, hearing God, Jesus, sheep and shepherd
19 Comments
STILL LOVING YOU, MATEY!
He still sees her as seventeen Unseen are the years that came between The years that brought the belly fat The years that made the chest go flat Her ready smile still makes his eyes gleam. She still sees … Continue reading
Posted in #RevofKindness, aging, Uncategorized
Tagged #RevofKindness, aging, change, kindness, love, marriage
28 Comments
A LITTLE CHILD
“Why do you have Danny’s clothes in the bottom drawer and my clothes in the top drawer where I can’t reach them?” questioned Sammy to his mother. Danny was the older brother, two year’s taller than Sammy. Mom laughed as … Continue reading
Posted in DiscoverWP, learning, Uncategorized
Tagged aging, child, DiscoverWP, learning, logic, tradition
9 Comments
GOD, A FRIEND?
In earthly friendships there may be a lot of give and take, compromises, and negotiations; however, that is not possible in one’s relationship with Jehovah-shammah. Jesus says his friends must do as He commands them. If one considers that requirement, … Continue reading
WITH A FLOURISH
With a flourish, she sat down Sparkling smile for all – She’s the super star in town!
Posted in poetry, Uncategorized
Tagged beauty, character study, children, family, flourish, grandchildren, haiku, recital
21 Comments
SECRETS
“I did it, but my family needs me, I need to keep my job. I can’t afford a lawyer. Can you help me get out of this mess?” Family man confesses to his buddy. “My heart is broken. My grandson … Continue reading
Posted in Everyday Inspiration, gossip, secrets, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, church, confidence, Everyday Inspiration, secrets, trust, wisdom
15 Comments