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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OUCH, THAT HURT
OUCH, THAT HURT! So I got a bruise and a bit of battering, but only for a little while. No blood, no broken bones, no jerky joints, no head hurtles. Just a terrible wham on my shoulder. There is a … Continue reading
Posted in aging, coincidence, knowing God, thankfulness, Uncategorized
Tagged aging, coincidence, knowing God, me, thankfulness
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IN GOD WE TRUST
Dear Friends, in several of my comments I have signed off with “In God We Trust.” I am trying to put in practice the wisdom from my blog about Jehosophat, as taught to me by Pastor Ken Isom. https://onetahayes.com/2020/10/26/sunday-leftovers-when-in-a-fight-for-your-life/ Remember … Continue reading
Posted in me, one nation under God, patriotism, politics, prayer for America, Uncategorized
Tagged faith, me, praising God, prayer for America, thankfulness
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POEM: THANKFUL FOR ENCOURAGEMENT
Dear Friends, let me introduce my son, Carl, to you.The poem below was written by him. I’m thankful to You, Jesus… That you encourage me as You do. That You encourage me in what I have done, though I’ve failed. And that … Continue reading
Posted in encourage, family, thankfulness
Tagged Carl, encourage, inspiration, thankfulness
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GOD CONTROLS – I’M GRATEFUL
“In the 1930s, American capitalism practically stopped working,” says google. War was on the horizon. The leading causes of death were very much like present times – cardiovascular and renal diseases, cancer, influenza and pneumonia, tuberculosis, motor vehicle traffic injuries, … Continue reading
CHECK THIS #9 – WATER
Ten to twenty times a day We are to wash the germs away. Twenty seconds for each time You take your turn, I take mine. How many minutes does your water run? We’ve used a lot before we’re done. I … Continue reading
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Tagged check thisk, prosperity, thankfulness, water
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THANK YOU, I SAY
“Thank you,” I say, to a passer-by who wishes me a nice day; “Thank you,” I say, for the stick of gum being passed my way; “Thank you,” I say, to the dog-catcher who returns my pet who is prone … Continue reading
Posted in humor, inspiration, me, thankfulness, Uncategorized
Tagged humor, me, poem, thankfulness
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WORK WORTHY
Teddy knew this was a not a real police job, but customer service was like a security job; it was really important. People would be depending on him like they depend on police. The Customer Service Manager, Mike, said he … Continue reading
Posted in economy, jobs, Uncategorized, youth
Tagged economy, jobs, labor market, thankfulness
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THANK YOU, SOLDIER
PHOTO PROMPT © J Hardy Carroll Sandi stepped out of the room where her brother lay. He was not yet aware of the sacrifice he had made that day. She watched the flutter of the flag so bold His … Continue reading
BACON BECKONS
The sizzle of bacon, the crack of egg, the swish of the mixer, the splat of butter, the scrunch of toast, the slurp of milk, the sprinkle of salt, the sighs of satisfaction. “God is Great, God is Good, … Continue reading
DEATH MARCH FOR FREEDOM
(Batan Death March, American Prisoners 1942) Julie, aka Cookie, has posted a blog today of the Bataan Death March. She rues the fact that so many do not know the price that was paid by heroes of the past. Do … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, Veterans, war
Tagged attrocities, Bataan Death March, history, patriotism, thankfulness, war, WW2
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