“I Want it Now!” is a song sung by Veruca Salt in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” In 1974 Burger King rolled out this slogan, “Have It Your Way". Then there was, “Because I’m worth it” by L’Oreal in 1973. Frank Sinatra & Elvis sang this hit song, “I Did It My Way.” Expectations, …
Rice Field Religion
One of the main reasons I did not want to be a rice farmer was I really don’t like snakes. I have so many snake stories. One morning I counted 51 snakes in one field. That will cause a guy to be a bit jumpy. I’ve had one swim between my legs. And when you …
Unique…
One great thing about growing up in the 1960’s was the cool cars. Cars today are primarily gray or white. No matter how much you pay, they all seem to look alike. This was not the case when I was growing up. The cool, pink & white 1955 Ford Crown Top Victoria in the picture …
I Learned About Relationships At Sammie’s.
Hamburg was, and is, a small town, about 2500 souls, in southeast Arkansas. Growing up in the 60’s, the nightlife consisted of hanging out at Sammie’s, like Sonic, without carhops, and the Sunset Drive-In Theater. We didn’t go to Sammie’s to eat a burger or the Sunset Drive-In to watch a movie. We went to …
I Was On The Safety Patrol
I was in junior high when I was asked to join the “Safety Patrol.” I remember the excitement of getting out of school early to attend the orientation where we received our “Safety Belt Sash,” the “Stop Sign” (8’ cane pole with a stop flag fastened on it) and our “Safety Patrol” badge. Boy, that …
I Should Have Kept My Mouth Shut!
It was after lunch when I was in the 7th grade. We were hanging out over at the Band Hall taking turns riding the only 10-Speed Bicycle in Hamburg. When one of the 9th grade guys got his turn, he decided to ride the rest of the lunch break. I decided to step in. I …
“What’s Your Outlook?”
Why can Mary find a shirt in the closet, and I can’t? So many times, when I am looking for something in the refrigerator, pantry, my closet… anywhere, I don’t see it, but Mary will say, “Here it is.” Busted! How can that be… I was looking. A Google search revealed, “According to Dr. Arenson, …
“I Don’t See It That Way.”
“The glass is half full!” “No, the glass is half empty!” Do you ever wonder why people don’t see things the way you do? So many times, at the heart of arguments & misunderstandings, are the inability to see life from a different perspective. In 2009 I was doing Leadership Training when I discovered the …
**Special Edition** Election Day
Are You Afraid? Are you afraid of what might happen if your person is not elected? Many are. But how are Believers to act & respond? What does God have to say? First, God tells us through Paul, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and …
When The Bully Comes…
No matter who you are, everyone has experienced the “bully.” It starts when we are young. It begins to take shape on the playgrounds, in the classrooms of our childhood and continues through life. Bullies have been bulling since time began. Know this, the bullies are not going away. Whether it’s on the playground, social …
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