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: June 2021
Becoming an adult (8th anniversary) Part 3
I mentioned before about being a loner; that is not entirely true. I did have cousins and my daddy’s sister who were near my age. My reference to being a loner related more to high school and my first year … Continue reading
Posted in 8th anniverary, my story, near death experience, Uncategorized
Tagged 8th anniversary, my story, near death experience, teens
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Getting Saved and Knowing Jesus (8th anniversary) Part 2
When did I get saved? I don’t know. Some folks have said that a person is not saved if he cannot tell you the time and place. I say, “T’aint so.” I never had a chance to actively “sin” in … Continue reading
Posted in 8th anniverary, Jesus, my story, near death experience, Uncategorized
Tagged 8th anniversary, childhood, my story, near death experience, salvation
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I’m A Child of the King (8th anniversary) Part 1
Since my youth, O God, you have taught me,And to this day I declare your marvelous deeds.Even when I am old and gray,do not forsake me, O God,Till I declare your power to the next generation,your might to all who … Continue reading
MY 8th ANNIVERSARY – June 30
The last Sunday in June, 2013, eight years ago, was the day I survived a near death experience. Many of you have read my story, but several of you have not. So with a very thankful heart and fully knowing … Continue reading
Posted in Jesus, my story, near death experience, Uncategorized
Tagged 8th anniversary, Jesus my Healer, my story, near death experience
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THUS BEGAN THE PULP WORSHIPERS
The Tree Worshipers met in exclusive conference to resolve the question, “Why did Giant Tree allow itself to be hone down to this image?” “So it could understand man,” some said. “Tree cannot understand man in the same measure man … Continue reading
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Tagged #writephoto, gods, nature, tall tales, tree worship, worship
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SPARRY’S QUESTIONS
Sparry the sparrow shook away the dizziness, checked her nest and found all three eggs survived. She heard a toddler crying; his nurse was lying motionless under a large branch. Sparry’s mom taught her that God cared for her even … Continue reading
I’M OLDER THAN … FITTED SHEETS!
I have rid myself of many bed linens. Although I almost always strip the bed, wash and dry the sheets and remake the bed on the same day, I was careful to keep an extra pair of sheets just in … Continue reading
Posted in "Tween God and Me, aging, change, memories, Uncategorized
Tagged aging, changes, fitted sheets, I'm Older Than, me, memories
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JUNE 20, 1913
I checked online for famous people born on June 20, 1913. I found that Rosa Parks, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jesse Owens were born in 1913 but no celebrities on June 20, 1913. There was at least one! My mom … Continue reading
ACTIONS VS WORDS
Old Jack Elder discovered the mountain spring when he was a young man. He wanted to keep it from being plugged by nature’s debris. What better way than to build a shelter. He put up a sign to invite thirsty … Continue reading
Posted in environment, Friday Fictioneers, Uncategorized
Tagged environment, Friday Fictioneers, Rochelle's picture prompt
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SEVENTIETH ANNIVERSARY
Death beckons. Their love remains sound. Google research tells me that platinum, iron, or smoky quartz is traditional as gifts for one’s 70th anniversary. Suggestion: iron skillet! Whoo-hoo! Now there is romance for the girl who got her man by … Continue reading