Today’s devotional explains something that, over the years, I’ve learned about my own Christian journey. It explains part of the reason why I (usually) don’t get discouraged during those “dry” times in my life. I used to get very discouraged during those times early in my Christian journey. But I’ve...
People shouldn’t think that I’m always strong. I know how to rise to the occasion. By the grace of God, by the power of the Holy Spirit, I get up and do what needs to be done. Just going into the kitchen and sitting on a chair with a small...
I am in constant pain–but I need to qualify that a little. I sleep to escape pain and to “reset” when I am having a high level of pain. So usually there is only pain or sleep with one minor but notable exception. It seems odd to me every time...
I miss my dad most of all. I wish that I could spend time with him. When I was young I was filled with “things to do.” Now I understand the value of simply “being with someone.” I also miss my once best friend Leo Jett and my other once...
Being over 50 years old there are few things I could say that are worthwhile I think. There are a few things in particular I feel I really need to say. I’ve been married 26 years now. Over all I give our marriage 4/5 stars but I think that is...
“…but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.” (James 1:14-15) Temptation isn’t sin. Jesus was tempted. We, too, are tested in...
fleet·ing, adj. passing swiftly; vanishing quickly; transient; transitory: I’m 55. I used to think that was really, really old, like back when I was a teenager. Now I look back and think, wow. Here I am-old. The people that I thought were old, like my mom, are now really, really,...
There’s no way that I can address or expose much on such a lofty topic, but something came to my heart today that I must share with you. It seems that it’s when we are confronted with death that we gain some perspective on life. I’ve been so confronted in...