God is Good. All the Time.
A stand-by familiar chorus sung at church, church camps and other gatherings had very simple lyrics: “God is so good. God is so good. God is so good. He’s so good to me.” As a child, I remember my go-to prayer at the dinner table. Not because I had a tight relationship with Gid, but…
Happy Thanksgiving Week!
Happy first day of Thanksgiving week to you and yours! I know that this is “game-on” week for all the culinary chefs out there – from young, first-time Thanksgiving cooks who are entertaining their families and friends to those well-seasoned cooks who carry on their annual family traditions of tasteful food favorites. There is so…
On a Day Like Today
If you lived during the sweetest of times with me (the late 50s and 60s), you’ll probably remember this old song by Pat Boone: “On a day like today we passed the time away, writing love letters in the sand”. I didn’t write in sand two days ago on the anniversary of my sweetheart’s graduation…
Remembering While Living in the Land of the Living
It is the 16th of November, but, this day, it is the year 2010. A gentle breeze comes in our bedroom window. The melodious sounds of Oklahoma’s many bird varieties capture our attention. They are singing with Louis Armstrong “And I think to myself, ‘what a wonderful world’”. In the near distance, we see the…
We were Subjected to Change and We did it!
No I didn’t. I sure amuse myself. I had this blog all set to go this morning. I even spoke about change in my blog yesterday. But, what do you know? I forgot about the time change, and here I am up an hour earlier because of it! Argh! Oh well, maybe I’ll get a…
Living with No Regrets
There are five things that we cannot recover in life:The Stone…………after it’s thrown,The Word………….after it’s said,The Occasion…..after it’s missed, The Time…………..after it’s gone.A person…………..after they die. I realize this after I’ve missed a chance to call a friend and didn’t. When I failed to remember another friend’s birthday. When I forgot to pray a little…
Amped Up and Ready to Take the World by Storm
Amped Up and Ready to Take the World by StormThanks to my grandson #4 who provided the inspiration for this blog. If you follow me, you know that I stay with my two youngest grandsons when their parents go out of town. On Saturday, I was up at my usual “comin’ alive” time of 4:30…
Do You Get Caught Up in the Winds?
In Rusk, TX where they are working relentlessly on their property that will be a blessing to many, I received this text message from my daughter on Thursday: “It’s intense here; 60+ mph winds! Our contractors are having to take measures on our house so that it doesn’t come apart. Please pray for secure protection…
Don’t You Tell Me God Can’t Do It
Last weekend could not have been more exhilarating and memorable. I rolled back the curtain of many treasured memories that sparked undaunted faith for miracles. Don’t you tell me God can’t answer prayer! I have proof positive from just a couple of days of “raising hallelujahs” for what God has done. Hopefully, I’ll increase your…
Keep Doing Good — Harvest Time Up Ahead!
This blog today is inspired by my DEAR son, Larry, and his new John DEERE tractor. Larry is a do-gooder by nature (the “goods” are beyond numbering for this blog). So, what does God do, but give him the desire of his heart, his tractor. This blog was also inspired by my good friend and…