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Category Archives: Christian
Culmination
From the age of 13 I knew I was called to the ministry. I would lie in my bed at night and preach to the dark ceiling in my bedroom before turning over to sleep. I had not even made … Continue reading
Circumstance or Challenge
What do you do when confronted with circumstances that negatively affect you? I have another “c” word I use instead of “c”ircumstances. Try using “c”hallenge. With every circumstance comes a challenge to look for kinks in the armor of that … Continue reading
Posted in Christian, church, Ponderings, Spiritual
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Alone With My Thoughts
It’s a chilly, but unseasonable night. Raining outside and will be for the next day. I’m home alone with my girls, Sarah, Fiesta and Paige. Libby is with her family in Virginia. I would like to have gone with her, … Continue reading
Paradigm Shift
Next week I will be sixty eight years old. Life has truly been gracious to me even with the struggles that have been salted into it. Lately, I have sensed a change of direction coming. Doors are slowly closing. My … Continue reading
Broken
I Cor 11:24 And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. Jesus spoke the words for his disciples and all … Continue reading
Just Have Patience
Earlier this week I filed for, I guess you call it, UIB. It’s unemployment benefits for folks out of work during the recovery after Flo. I can understand schools are going to be out for at least another week and … Continue reading
Posted in Abundant life, Christian, Patience, Ponderings, Possibilities, Prayer, Spiritual Investments, Work
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An Open Hand
Ahhhh! I find myself sitting in my living room on the couch for the first time in almost a week with a clear mind. So much has happened in this past week. A week ago an impending hurricane had everyone … Continue reading
Posted in Abundant life, Christian, Cooking, Family, Health, Home, Love, Memories, Old Age, Ponderings, Possibilities, Sobering Thoughts, Spiritual, Spiritual Investments, Weather
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Apprehension
Life is always subject to out-of-the-blue sudden or even forecasted impending trials. This summer has been awfully quiet till now and suddenly we’re looking at a storm that can and likely will alter the lives of many people. I know … Continue reading
My Story
My wife, Libby, and I went to a concert last Thursday evening. This song has stuck in my heart. The song Blessed Assurance chorus is tucked neatly away with it. I hope what I share here can be understood. I … Continue reading
Posted in Abundant life, Christian, church, Death, Memories, Music, Ponderings, Sobering Thoughts, Spiritual
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Just a Thought
I’ve been out in the garage more today than usual. I’d committed myself to helping mow the church lawn on Friday’s, but I also do volunteer work for Emerge Ministries by repairing donated bikes for the homeless or poor for … Continue reading
