REMEMBER THE ALAMO…But do not dwell on your past battles in life. Remember the Alamo! I loved the historical account of the Alamo and the John Wayne movie version. My heart was captured by the tale of 186 Texas fighters holding out against the larger Mexican army led by Santa Anna for thirteen days duringContinue reading “REMEMBER THE ALAMO…BUT NOT YOUR GRIEVANCES”
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WISDOM IN THE WASTELAND (Tribute to a Friend)
Note: Please disregard this if you are hoping for some wisdom or theological thoughts. However, our #1 Textbook tells us there is a Time to Laugh. Just hoping to crack a smile. This is my tribute to O Bud of Mine. I hope this finds you well and fine. I met Jeff when he hadContinue reading “WISDOM IN THE WASTELAND (Tribute to a Friend)”
A SOAP OPERA LIFE
Do you ever feel as if your life has become a soap opera drama? I lived in the midst of soap opera drama this past week. Can you relate? The TV soap operas tell melodramatic stories about the daily lives of interconnected characters tangled in unresolved emotionally complicated relationships. Each episode ends with a cliffhangerContinue reading “A SOAP OPERA LIFE”
SPIRITUALLY DISORIENTED…UNTIL I SAW THAT SPARROW
I thought my prayers had been answered. Unexpectantly, the clouds of change left me spiritually disoriented. Joy and thanksgiving became confusion and disappointment. Just as we cheered our family ship sailing safely into the harbor from its treacherous journey, the boat capsized. We were suddenly swept back out into stormy seas on a life raft.Continue reading “SPIRITUALLY DISORIENTED…UNTIL I SAW THAT SPARROW”
When Life goes Downward (Lessons from a Coal Miner who Dreamed of becoming an Astronaut)
I wanted to be an astronaut. I ended up being a coal miner. I dreamed of soaring into space with John Glenn or leaping around the moon’s surface with Neil Armstrong. “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Instead, I went deep into the earth. There were no stunning views of ourContinue reading “When Life goes Downward (Lessons from a Coal Miner who Dreamed of becoming an Astronaut)”
CREAMED CORN CATASTROPHE
On the day that you were born the angels got together and decided to create a dream come true. So they sprinkled creamed corn in your hair of gold and starlight in your eyes of blue. Just like me, they long to be Close to You. (Close to You–The Carpenters) Catastrophe–a disastrous event causing greatContinue reading “CREAMED CORN CATASTROPHE”
Donuts and Patience
Donuts or Patience? Which one has the shortest shelf life at your house? Patience is waiting with a smile. At least that is the version I teach my grandkids. I have committed myself to pursue the most important goal of loving God and loving others first and most. God’s #1 Textbook begins that description withContinue reading “Donuts and Patience”
The Kentucky Derby…Again
This weekend is the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby. [Introductory Comment: Should you be interested in placing a bet on this year’s race for recreational purposes or nondisclosure gaming interests, I have enclosed my Sure-Lock Tip on this year’s winning horse…That Guaranteed Winner Tip will be shared at the end of this session.] DoContinue reading “The Kentucky Derby…Again”
ROAD RAGE…AGAIN
It happened again. Road Rage. I was neither the victim nor the enraged. This time I was responsible for the situation. I previously shared my thoughts on Road Rage. I trust that your driving skills have significantly improved, particularly in applying the “Love First, Love Most” techniques. I still struggle. My recent traffic incident didContinue reading “ROAD RAGE…AGAIN”
WINSDAY HOPE FOR SUNDAY
Where do you find hope to go on in life when circumstances are bad? The doors were locked; but suddenly the resurrected Jesus was standing among the disciples and hugging them. Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger into my hands. Put your hand into my side. Do not doubt any longer. Just Believe!” ThomasContinue reading “WINSDAY HOPE FOR SUNDAY”
LOVE FIRST...LOVE MOST 