This mailer caught my attention the other day. It appears to be important. Afterall it’s my “second notice.” As I opened it, I noticed the official looking type of font, similar to the IRS. But, down at the bottom, in fine print it says, “Not affiliated with or endorsed by any governmental agency.” I wondered …
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“When Is Diner Going To Be Ready?”
That’s the dominant question when people are coming to eat. Over the years Mary & I have had the pleasure of preparing & serving food for people at the lake & in our home. It always starts with 2 questions, “What are we having?” & “What time do we plan to eat?” At the center …
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 …
“Idle Hands Are…”
“… the devil’s workshop!” While I can’t remember when I first heard that, it must have been at least 70 years ago. For my dad, a farmer, being idle was a foreign concept. He saw all the things that must be done, and he knew the nature of young boys. He knew young boys left …
“This Time I’ll Use A Bigger Mallet!”
Crime is up…Prices are up…There are wars & rumors of war…People are anxious & scared about the future. The country is divided. We seem to be playing the real-life game of “Wac-A-Mole”. Just as fast as we knock down one problem, up pops another. So, we try to solve our life problems with a bigger …
Victim Or Victor, The Choice
Next month will be the 5-year anniversary of breaking my leg. What makes this significant is how it changed the way I pray. As I was laying in the ER at Conway Baptist, Pastor Randy Jumper came to check on me & pray for me. After we chatted, he said, “I’ve got to get back …
Fueled & Greased…Ready for The Day
I remember the early mornings on the farm. No matter how cold or miserable, when it was barely light enough, we got our equipment ready for the day. We refueled no matter how much was in the tank. Not to be overlooked was the dirty & messy job of greasing (lubricating) all the many places …
At The Core of It All…
Have you ever been asked, “Why did you do that?” We might fumble around with an answer…trying to come up with an excuse but at the “core” the answer is as old as time. The country song by Dierks Bentley describes a boy doing stupid things because he is enamored by a girl (verse from …
“First, Put What You Have in Your Hand Down and Then Take It With Both Hands.”
Several weeks ago, we had a tea party with our 6 & 9-year-old granddaughters. Mary got her mom’s teacups out for this special time. Like children they wanted to help. I remember Mary saying, “First, Put Down What You Have in Your Hand and Then Take It With Both Hands.” Sound familiar? Makes sense. And …
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Friend…
It is incredible how an old song rushes memories into your heart. Yesterday as we sang, “What A Friend We Have in Jesus,” memories of singing in the youth choir…memories of my childhood buddies…sweet memories. Many of my old buddies have faded away but the few…oh how they linger in that special place. These were …
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