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Category Archives: Ponderings
The Lord Giveth and The Lord Taketh Away
Job 1:21 states . . . Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD. Typically this verse is … Continue reading
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A Typical Redneck Weekend
A typical redneck weekend in the sixties was unique. Even though we created a bit of a stir at night, we did have a respect for most everyone around the neighborhood. I’m not talking a subdivision. A neighborhood included several … Continue reading
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From Ring Bearer to Pall Bearer
The end of an era. That’s what yesterday was. My Aunt Marion Rowe Lee was laid to rest. Her daughter, Teresa has had the unenviable task of seeing her younger brother, Darrell, her dad and now her mom go on … Continue reading
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Don’t Eat Your Seed Corn
The “don’t eat your seed corn” truism is often applied to finance in the old saying, “never spend your principal”. When you expend something, you are not only giving up the item itself, but all that the item could have … Continue reading
My Grandparent’s Home
Once upon a time in a seemingly far away place I picture standing on my grand dad’s and grandmother’s front porch at the steps looking through the line of crepe myrtle trees out to the main dirt road. There were … Continue reading
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God Says “I Got It”
I would suppose one of the hardest things to do in life is nothing at all. Tough lesson to say the least even at my age. But even with that said, I have to look back at several times in … Continue reading
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A Simple Poem, A Simple Word
James Rowe·Saturday, March 11, 2017 The light of a new day has shown That our God is still upon His throne. We lift up our eyes to behold The resurrection of Jesus brought us into His fold. No more shall … Continue reading
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Illegal Immigration
Just sat down here for a moment to “run my mouth” so to speak. I’ve found myself joining the rants on immigration lately. I don’t understand the hoopla over enforcing our immigration laws presently on the books. I’ve posted a … Continue reading
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Walk or Wander
I don’t make resolutions. Any changes in my life started last year when it counted. I know that I have gradually built up expression of my faith over the most of last year. I’ve seen people who burst on the … Continue reading
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Who Are You?
I just read a post on Facebook where someone said they were tired of people saying there was a new year coming with people who say they will turn a new leaf and be a new person. This person declared … Continue reading
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