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: January 2020
WHAT MY MIND THINKS, CAN BE DONE?
Right there on TV, SHE SAYS IT WITH A STRAIGHT FACE, “Greatest danger on earth is warming climate.” What? Millions of babies killed a year doesn’t count? Terrorists don’t count? Tumbling morals don’t count? Drug addiction doesn’t count? Heart … Continue reading
Posted in climate control, environment, humor, me, Uncategorized
Tagged diapers, environment, government, humor, me
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LAST DANCE
“Let’s do it!” Sandy and Hank agreed. “An ice-skating honeymoon.” So the wedding was on Valentine’s Day – fifty years ago. They first met at a skating rink when Hank helped Sandy after a fall. She had twisted her ankle. … Continue reading
Posted in aging, death, long marriage, Rochelle's picture prompt, Uncategorized
Tagged aging, death, long marriage, Rochelle's picture prompt
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THEISM, GOD MAINTAINS
In the beginning God created — and said it is good. ************** I have an acre of land. It has a house, a shed, a shop, cars, gardens, flower beds, driveway, grass, trees, mailbox, and other such plants and … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Creation, God's love, God's purpose or will, me, theism, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, Creation, God's purpose, me, theism
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UNDERSTAND YET?
Follow carefully and you will see why I am such a good teacher. I posted this in 2014 and had several likes but only two or three of you were with me then. I enjoyed it too much to pass … Continue reading
Posted in common core, humor, me, teaching, Uncategorized
Tagged common core, humor, me, teaching
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NEW BEGINNINGS
THE PARTY’S OVER! And I’m back to normal—good enough for me. I’ll try not to take advantage of my “eighties” excuses. I worried that my huff, bluff, and fluff which included the “ranting about me” might be more than I … Continue reading
Posted in aging, change, me, teaching, Uncategorized
Tagged aging, change, death, God's purpose, Heaven, me, teaching
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86? WHAT NOW?
Yesterday is gone – the end of 85. Not much to report except I’m still alive, The future is at hand, the beginning of 86. What will the year hold, with its treats and tricks? ************ The picture shows … Continue reading
Posted in birthday, Christian character, Christianity, generations, God's purpose or will, me, Uncategorized
Tagged aging, birthday, generations, God's purpose, life, me, mission, Psalm 71:18
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ME HOT WITH HOT YAHTZEE
What a night! Three games and five Yahtzees for me! It turned out to be Yahtzee night because all five players won Yahtzees, but I was the only FIVE winner! That Hotzee there in the blue is ME = … Continue reading
Posted in aging, elderly, me, Uncategorized, widows and widowers
Tagged aging, death, eternal life, long marriage, me, widows and widowers
25 Comments
BEHIND STAINED GLASS
How many “layers” of doors do you have to enter to get into your church sanctuary? Probably at least two, maybe three or more-exterior, lobby, at least. Can anyone peek in and see what is going on in your sanctuary? … Continue reading
Posted in church, martyrs, prayer, privacy, revival, Uncategorized, witness
Tagged Christianity, martyrs, me, privacy, public worship, worship
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WHEN SPARROWS SANG -ALTAR
Twenty-some years ago I wrote a manuscript called “When Sparrows Sang.” It consisted of memories of singing songs in the churches I attended the first half of my life. Basically relating to hymn singing or southern gospel songs sung by … Continue reading
Posted in church, culture, Holy Spirit, prayer, singing, songs, Uncategorized, When Sparrows Sang
Tagged altar, church, Holy Spirit, hymns, prayer, singing, songs, tradition, When Sparrow Sang
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