Take That and…..That!
Before watching the “Jesus Revolution” movie, we were entertained with the trailers of upcoming movies. After watching the trailer to the “Big George Foreman” true-story movie, I knew I wanted to see it! I bought tickets in advance and saw it on Thursday. The movie gives an up close and personal view of a broken,…
Don’t Stop Believing and Building
I just finished my daily readings of the Old Testament in my Chronological Bible. But today I want to share the recent story I read there before I speak to the beauty of the New Testament in days to come. It is the story of Nehemiah and the building of Jerusalem’s wall. I’ve had plenty…
Redemption Time
A blast from the past! Most of you youngsters won’t remember S&H Green Stamps, but my peers will. We remember when would receive them at check-out counters of supermarkets, department stores and gasoline stations as rewards for shopping in their store. I well remember collecting as many books of 1200 stamps as possible. That would…
Are We Good at “Christianing”?
We, Christian (Christ-like) folks think we’re pretty decent people. You know, we have all those “good” things to our credit: going to church, tithing, giving offerings, wearing a cross necklace, attending a Bible Study, volunteering for a charity. How could anyone think we are anything but wonderful? I think of myself as being a pretty…
This Painting is Worth the Search
I spotted this painting in Larry’s office. It’s considered a treasure to he and Staci because Payton, their son, painted it for them years ago. In terms of value in dollars and cents, it might not have a high sticker price at the At Home store. But in terms of value in sentiment – priceless.…
My Crepe Myrtles had a Baby
One of the side-blessings of my Frisco home, was the lawn that had been professionally landscaped with rock and stone edgings, perennials, a variety of trees, bushes and nine orchid-flowered crepe myrtles. I’ve always loved summer’s colorful crepe myrtles that seem to abound in Oklahoma and Texas. It’s a hearty tree despite the major pruning…
Time to Unleash the Lion Within
Time to Unleash the Lion Within It’s the 365th day of 2018. I made it — 365 days of posting a positive word each day to, hopefully, bring inspiration to others. I’ve had to make sure to stay “in the zone” by seizing the moments, noticing little and big God-encounters, and recognizing that God is…
Blast From the Past – REDEEMING S&H Green Stamps
Most of you youngsters won’t remember S&H Green Stamps, but my peers will remember when we’d receive them at the check-out counter of supermarkets, department stores and gasoline stations. S&H Green Stamps were used as reward programs at merchants from the 1930s to late 1980s. I well remember collecting as many books of 1200 stamps…
Redeemed — Exchanged for Value
I loved the First Sunday of Advent message brought by Fr Bryan Brooks. He said, “This was before recycling. Many of you youngsters won’t remember when we took our glass soda pop bottles to the store to “redeem” them for some change. But you mature folks will remember.” And, I add to that thought —…