When my grandson was only 4 years old, he was still old enough to understand the power of prayer. One of his classmates was sick. So Kanon did what every child of God should do. Lay hands on the sick and they shall recover. I love this childlike faith. […]
Rights Versus Responsibility!
Rights versus Responsibility! There is a lot of discussion today about “rights.” Gun rights Abortion rights Human rights Civil rights Homosexual rights Privacy rights Legal rights Women’s rights Student’s rights I believe in rights. But when your rights infringe upon another’s rights, your rights cease to exist. They are not […]
Wide-eyed Wonder!
I was out walking in the neighborhood by the creek with my beautiful granddaughter, River Ame’lie. It was amazing to me how every little thing was a new discovery. Each leaf she found was amazing. Each twig she picked up was her favorite. Each bug or insect completely mesmerized her. […]
I’ve got my mind made up!
When my daughter Summer was just a little girl, my mother, her Grandmother, asked her to do something and Summer answered, “No.” My mother then gently scolded her and told her, “When your Grandmother tells you to do something, you should never say, ‘No.’” Summer became very quiet and […]
Be Sensitive to Others Today!
I was invited to speak at a Church Planters Conference in Nebraska a few years ago. Once I concluded my message, I walked off the stage and headed toward the back of the auditorium to greet and meet many of the Pastors who were in attendance. I noticed for […]
Good News!
I was standing in line to eat the other day at a casual walk up and order at the counter, Barbeque Restaurant. I happened to notice that many of the people in front of me and behind me were all wearing flip flops. I couldn’t help but notice that most, […]
Quit Worrying!
We spend way too much time worrying about things that we have no control over, such as the weather. I have allowed myself to get stressed on many Sunday mornings because it was raining. Yes, I know, I’m weird. I remember complaining to God one time about the weather on Sunday […]
Have a Shay Day!
I believe that when a physically and mentally challenged child comes into this world, an opportunity to realize the true human nature presents itself. My blogs/devos/stories usually take 90 seconds to read. This may take you a little longer, but you will be so glad you read this story. A […]
Be Encouraged!
Starla and I were talking about an event that happened many years ago. I couldn’t remember any of the details. I didn’t remember what was said. I didn’t even remember everyone involved. But I did remember the way I felt, and that was not good. That’s why the word […]
Enjoy the Journey!
Starla and I love to hike. We have hiked in many different states, up many different trails and many different mountains. Most of the time we are hiking to a destination. It may be a scenic view of a canyon. The destination may be the summit of a mountain top. […]