You can tell a lot about what a person believes by looking at the bumper stickers on the back of their car. Some are cute, some are political, some state what causes they stand for. I have seen two recently that caught my attention and inspired this post. "No God. No Peace. Know God. Know … Continue reading Bumper belief
I have a client who is a realtor. She told me when she shows a house she has either chocolate chip cookies, or a loaf of bread baking in the oven. It permeates throughout the house and gives a sense of comfort for the potential buyers. What a great marketing tool! In the Bible, bread … Continue reading Fresh baked bread
Most days I live in a sense of wonder. God's blessings chase me down and overtake me more times that I can count. I just need to keep on the lookout and also listen for that still, small voice. I always keep a note pad, pen, and mini flashlight next to the side of my … Continue reading One
It all started out innocently enough. I was putting out paychecks in envelopes on the door to my office, so the employees could come grab them at the end of the day. A lady in the office next to me happened to be passing by and said she wanted a check too. I told her … Continue reading Check!
Radio commentator Paul Harvey once told a story about a farmer who was a religious skeptic. One cold winter night, the farmer heard a thumping sound at this window. He went to the window and watched a small group of sparrows beat themselves against the glass, attracted to the warmth inside. Touched, the farmer bundled … Continue reading I stand in awe
You are invited to join me in celebration of life. Proper funeral etiquette will not be followed. There will be no wearing of black mourning clothes, nor black arm bands showing respect for the deceased. No weeping nor wailing will be allowed either. No going up and viewing the deceased in the casket. Kind words … Continue reading Funeral Etiquette
No this post is not about 80's slang. Although I do know a man in my hometown who still talks like a surfer/skateboard dude from the 1980's. Oh well, to each his own. In the 80's ‘Radical’ and ‘Rad’ basically meant awesome and outrageous. The dictionary defines radical as relating to or advocating fundamental or … Continue reading Radical
Oh boy, are we going to have some fun in this post! It is about bartering, or trading goods or services without money changing hands. Say you've got some potatoes from your garden that I'd like to have, and I in turn, have a shovel that would work great in your garden. We agree on … Continue reading Barter
The Dodge Viper was initially conceived in late 1988 at Chrysler's Advanced Design Studios. The following February, Chrysler's president suggested to produce it, first as a clay model, then in sheet metal. The car appeared at an auto show in 1989. Public reaction was so enthusiastic that the chief engineer was directed to develop it … Continue reading Viper
I've been super busy finishing up tax returns and have not had a chance to post. But I read this the other day and had to share it with you all. From Everyday Courage by John BevereWhen the fierce wind and waves crashed around them,they could have stood at the bow of the boat without … Continue reading Stormy
God Still Speaks 