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Category Archives: Memories
Father’s Day
This day of recognition was celebrated as far back as one can tell on March 19, starting around 1508. Many nations celebrate fathers at some time or other during the year. The US didn’t really come into full swing with … Continue reading
Posted in Abundant life, Christian, Family, Home, Memories, Old Age, Patience, Ponderings, Sadness, Salvation, Sobering Thoughts, Spiritual
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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
Change of Season
Ah! what a beautiful fall day! I love the fall more than the other seasons. Can’t pinpoint a specific reason why, but I could try. Spring has its hopes of new growth under the warmth of the early rising sun. … Continue reading
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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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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Quirky? Who’s Quirky? Is That a Mouse?
Something has triggered my thoughts again today. So here goes. I’m going to go back a few years to start. I was talking with my brother Mike one evening and I thought during that conversation that it would be a … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking, Family, Home, Humor, Love, Memories, Old Age, Ponderings, Random Thoughts, Soulmate, Spiritual Investment
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So Many Songs
For those of you who know my background through time, you’ll remember me for that period which we were present together in. My teens were my peers with which I went to school with from grade 1 through 12. We … Continue reading
Posted in Christian, Memories, Music, Old Age, Ponderings
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You Can Call Me Jim, Or You Can Call Me Larry
Just don’t call me late for supper. Over the last few years confusion has arisen among friends and relatives as to my change of the name I’m called by. First, my name is James Larry. Therein lies the foundation of … Continue reading
Posted in Christian, Divorce, Family, Health, Memories, Ponderings, Spiritual
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A Rainy Monday
What else can be added to a note with this title. I personally find it a day to reflect a bit. My eyes opened this morning around six fifteen with the morning light peering in around the window curtains, and … Continue reading
Posted in Days in Small, Family, Home, Memories, Old Age, Ponderings, Sobering Thoughts, Spiritual Investment, Work
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How Much Is Enough
As many of you know, I describe myself as the eldest son of a poor dirt farmer. The story of no running water in the house I lived in for the first nine years of my life. I won’t belabor … Continue reading
Posted in Christian, Days in Small, Health, Love, Memories, Old Age, Ponderings, Sobering Thoughts, Spiritual, Spiritual Investment
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