“I knew better but I thought” … (classic words said before something stupid happens) … when Mary asked me, “Are the blades sharp?” Yep…I did exactly what you think…I touched my finger to the “sharp” hedge trimmer blade. As Bill Engvall would say, “Here’s Your Sign.” Growing up on the farm I didn’t wear gloves. …
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God Art
In August 2014 I had the privilege of being in Israel with a group from our church. One of the places we stayed was in northern Galilee. At supper one night one of our group members said, “I’m going to spend the night up on the roof and watch the sun come up over the …
Heads or Tails
Today it is common to hear, “God is love. He wouldn’t send anyone hell.” I believe that to be correct. I also hear “God is a God of judgment. God will not allow any sin to go unpunished.” I also believe this to be correct. A paradox. First, God is a God of love. In …
Winky Dink and You…
I had finally talked my mother & dad into ordering my Winky Dink Kit. After weeks of waiting, it came one afternoon. I tore into the box with great excitement. Finally, I could fully enjoy & participate in the Saturday morning Winky Dink Show. The Winky Dink Show aired from 1953 to 1957. The kit …
Where Are We…Where Are We Going?
Growing up we only had paper maps. One Christmas mom, dad & I, went to see my brother, Gene, who was stationed in San Antonio. Being the young lad, I sat in the back and watched & listened. According to dad, the streets in San Antonio were laid out wrong. They lacked common sense. Lost …
Stain Resistant…
I don't know who came up with the idea of fishing shirts, but they are wonderful. They have not improved my fishing, but they are lightweight and have a lot of pockets…but most of all, they are stain resistant. Ya see, I'm a guy who wears his food well. These shirts resist the food, coffee, …
A Special Valentine
“Are y’all going to be home for a few minutes? I’ve got flowers for Ms. Mary.” “Great come on.” As I hung up the phone I thought, “How sweet of Jason. I can’t wait to see how Mary reacts to the flowers…she has told me so many times, don’t waste your money on flowers!” The …
“What, Me Worry?”
In the 1960’s this was my kind of literature. It had the right number of pictures, words, and sarcasm. The Salt Lake Weekly said it this way, “Back in the ‘50s and ‘60s, Mad comic books emerged as one of America’s most popular pulp periodicals. Targeting mostly the young, they provided a new kind of reading—a satirical …
Seems Too Simple…
Have you ever noticed how comfortable doing nothing is? Even more…how the desire to remain comfortable is addictive? Usually, it’s our secret self-talk that creates stupid habits. I knew I should do something, but I didn’t. Frankly, I didn’t want to…I didn't want to change. For some time, I recognized I was losing strength in …
What’s In The Blood?
I’m sure people who know me are saying to themselves, “What does Robert know about blood? He barely got out of school.” And they are right, but this is what He put on my heart to share with you. Last week before I saw my endocrinologist (diabetic doctor), she ran an A1C Blood Test to …
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