Category Archives: America

HAVING A BAD DAY?

When I feel attacked from all sides, when my motives are questioned, when my life seems like it’s going nowhere and when troubles seem to be piling up higher than I can possibly handle, how do I go on? There … Continue reading

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TIME FOR SOME SERIOUS GROVELING

There’s a whole lot of groveling going on in the Old Testament.  The Children of Israel continued to make the same mistakes over and over and over again.  It’s easy for us to see where they blew it – how they strayed from … Continue reading

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RAINY DAYS & MONDAYS

“Be still, sad heart! and cease repining;Behind the clouds is the sun still shining;Thy fate is the common fate of all,Into each life some rain must fall”― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow As a child I used to think of rainy days … Continue reading

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THE POTTER & THE CLAY

It’s hard to imagine ourselves as a lifeless piece of clay or dead mass of rock, but when you see the final result – it’s an amazing piece of imagery.  We are in the Master’s hand.  He takes us and shapes … Continue reading

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THE TRUE MIRACLE WORKER

Job suffered greatly, all in a matter of a few days. He lost all his wealth, his belongings, his house, livestock and land. He even lost his children. With each passing moment he watched as those things were swept away … Continue reading

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GOD, BE IN MY HEAD!

H. Walford Davies composed the hymn, “God, be in my Head,” and it was published in 1910. It has undergone some changes in arrangement over time, but the words remain the same. Those words sum up the Christian walk from … Continue reading

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HOW CAN I SERVE THE LORD?

The arts have always been a wonderful way for us to express our thoughts and emotions and to use our God given talents to communicate them in one way or another. There are those who have the ability to share … Continue reading

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WHEN ALL WE CAN DO IS PRAY . . .

As we look at our world today, we could get angry, frustrated, hopeless and even vengeful. What we tend to forget is that there is a much greater power that exists – a power that transcends all human understanding. It … Continue reading

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DOWNWARD SPIRAL

“I wonder if I’ve been changed in the night. Let me think. Was I the same when I got up this morning? I almost think I can remember feeling a little different. But if I’m not the same, the next … Continue reading

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PRESIDENT’S DAY

Somewhere between then and now it became politically incorrect to use the Bible as a reference point by presidents of our country.  Ronald Reagan wasn’t afraid to talk about God or about the founding of our nation under God’s laws and … Continue reading

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FLEETING MEMORIES

Howling, whistling, streaming through a patch of aging trees, The wind surprises and upsets and strips them of their leaves, One day a lush green canopy, another turned to gold, Soon withered, dry and sapped of life, they waiver in … Continue reading

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WAG THE DOG

I haven’t written a political post for a while.  I’m trying with all my strength to avoid such things.  There’s enough crud going on in our world today, however, I feel compelled to repost an article I wrote several years … Continue reading

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A BEAUTIFUL MIND

Last night I had the opportunity to attend a performance of “The Miracle Worker,” performed by young actors.  It is the story of Helen Keller’s journey of inner strength learned through her teacher Annie Sullivan.  The relationship between these two … Continue reading

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GROUNDHOG DAY ALL OVER AGAIN

Punxsutawney Phil did it again.  He saw his shadow and therefore there will be six more weeks of winter.  This year has been brutal for most of the nation as far as winter is concerned.  Even in Florida temperatures are … Continue reading

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WHAT WILL HEAVEN BE LIKE?

I often wonder what it will be like in heaven. Will we be floating around on clouds and playing harps, or will we be doing the things that we love the most? I can imagine writing spectacular plays with a … Continue reading

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ARE YOU AT THE END OF YOUR ROPE?

The 1970’s were turbulent times for our country. We were still reeling from the Vietnam War; we had a President and Vice President who resigned from office rather than face impeachment.  there was a huge movement to get better salaries … Continue reading

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CAN THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH?

Traffic sounds rumble early on a frosty morning.  The crash of box cars echoes from the tracks.  People running here and there with so much to accomplish and so little time.  You become invisible in a sea of bodies rushing – … Continue reading

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HOW STRONG ARE YOU?

ISAIAH 41:10 ESV  “fear not, for I am with you;    be not dismayed, for I am your God;I will strengthen you, I will help you,    I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” The Winter Olympics are officially underway.  As usual … Continue reading

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THE HIDING PLACE

We often seek to hide from God – our sins are much too great, We tremble at the thought of Him, but He will simply wait, Until the darkness is too much for us to comprehend, We’re in so deep, … Continue reading

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SIX INCHES OF FRESH SNOW – WHERE?

Six inches of snow isn’t unusual in my neck of the woods.  We’ve had a steady stream of the white stuff over these past few months.  We no longer go to regular jobs each day, so it’s just a slight … Continue reading

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