It was a gusty autumn afternoon, and the leaves had places to be. Forget lazy drifting—these were drama queens in disguise, skydiving through the air with all the urgency of latecomers at a Black Friday sale. Some leaves were tumbling over one another in a chaotic conga line, while others flapped and flailed like kidsContinue reading “FALLING LEAVES…BLOWING IN THE WIND”
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THE LEANING TOWER of Broken Arrow
IS THE NEW WATER TOWER IN BROKEN ARROW LEANING? OR JUST AN OPTICAL ILLUSION? Once upon a time in the charming town of Pisa, Italy, the townspeople gathered for a grand celebration. They had just finished building a beautiful, tall bell tower next to their cathedral. The entire town was buzzing with excitement—until someone noticedContinue reading “THE LEANING TOWER of Broken Arrow”
ADAM & EVE Best Movie Quotes GAME
Here are some romantic things Eve suggested Adam could say in case God records these things in a book for future generations of movie-goers. [How many of the movies can you name? Google the correct answers after the game. There is also a LISTEN version https://soundcloud.com/rexblankenship23/adam-and-eve-movie-music-game ) HOW DID YOU DO? 0-5 points (You areContinue reading “ADAM & EVE Best Movie Quotes GAME”
ADAM and EVE: WHY?
Adam woke up feeling there was something different about him. As he sat beneath the shade of a sprawling fig tree, he noticed a subtle ache just below his chest. A sense of emptiness, as if a piece of him had gone missing. That evening, God introduced him to his missing rib who joined himContinue reading “ADAM and EVE: WHY?”
THE WEAKEST LINK
CHILDREN’S BOOK 3: Do you ever feel as if you are THE WEAKEST LINK? Imagine a quiz show where the questions are tough, the clock is ticking, and the host has the same warmth as a tax audit. Welcome to The Weakest Link—a game where teamwork is essential, but betrayal is inevitable, and the only thingContinue reading “THE WEAKEST LINK”
CHILDREN’S BOOK 2: RESCUE MISSION
It was test day in Calculus 202 during my second year of college. This was the semester I realized I was in far over my head. I was drowning in an ocean of knowledge while surrounded by surfers riding the biggest waves and scuba divers plunging the greatest depths. I stared nervously at the emptyContinue reading “CHILDREN’S BOOK 2: RESCUE MISSION”
GREATNESS IN SIMPLICITY (John’s Gospel is a Children’s Book)
Some simple moments in life have lasting lessons. Have you ever read John’s Gospel as if it were a first-grade reader? I was blessed to share repeated nighttime readings of a children’s book with my daughter. Those simple moments became more than familiarity with the story characters, plot, and conclusion. It developed into lasting lessonsContinue reading “GREATNESS IN SIMPLICITY (John’s Gospel is a Children’s Book)”
This is a Long Way from Sizzlin’ Sirloin
It was absolutely the fanciest restaurant I ever visited. This was where small town met big city. While the Hick from Hooterville was the guest of Great Gatsby, the Godfather dined with the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. This was a long way from Sizzlin’ Sirloin. I was a small town somewhat sheltered youthContinue reading “This is a Long Way from Sizzlin’ Sirloin”
CONFUSED OR CONVINCED?
Have you ever been around someone you were convinced that person was very confused. CONFUSED—unable to think clearly; bewildered; disoriented; mixed up about reality. I once dated a pretty girl who was convinced the sun and the moon were the same thing. I want to emphasize the past tense of the verb, “dated.” This wasContinue reading “CONFUSED OR CONVINCED?”
CONSTRUCTION ZONES: How to Creep and Beep through Life
Few things test a driver’s patience like an unexpected delay in a construction zone. HASSLE–AN IRRITATING INCONVENIENCE. This week, it happened again… Every week feels like a terrestrial travel ritual. My driving time, with little room for delays, always hits a road work slowdown. I was driving and praying…praying with my eyes open, as IContinue reading “CONSTRUCTION ZONES: How to Creep and Beep through Life”
LOVE FIRST...LOVE MOST 