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
A friend and fellow blogger invited me to do something different for Lent this year. Every day we are reading John 17, and digging deeper to find new insights into the prayer of Jesus right before he was arrested. Verse 20 really stuck out to me. “I am praying not only for these disciples but … Continue reading Exponential
My best friend is a ninja! No, really, it's true! She is so stealthy in how she uses her God given talents to help others. She cleans the church. She delivers meals. She looks in on friends who need a little extra help. Just to name a few. She has been helping a friend to … Continue reading Godsend
Recently we were watching an old Western movie, and the folks in the wagon train were grateful that they made it across the swollen stream safely. So they stopped to praise God. (Don't see that in many movies nowadays!) One gentleman was very enthusiastic, singing loudly and off key, but he didn't care, he was … Continue reading A classic re-imagined
I love babies. My favorite thing when my son was a baby was the smell of his head. I guess that's why I love the line in the song Away in a Manger that says “the little Lord Jesus lay down His sweet head.” So when I read this the other day about His precious … Continue reading A fall to my knees moment
God Still Speaks 