It was the month of June in the summer of 1978. I was sixteen years old, standing on a ladder, painting my grandparent’s house in East Texas. In between fighting the wasps that were coming from the attic of that old house and fighting the Texas summer heat, I was […]
Bless or Curse!
I recently walked into the sanctuary of my church just after the service had begun. I saw a young lady near the back whom I had a conversation with just a few weeks earlier. She had told me that she liked sitting in the back of the church. I know […]
Inspire Someone Today!
I’ll never forget the day that I was sitting at the Drive -thru car wash. As I was waiting on my car to be washed, I noticed a man scoot/walk/shuffle past me. The first thing that caught my attention was the fact that he did not have any arms. His […]
Consistency is the Key!
Consistency is the word of the day. Too many people quit, give up, and throw in the towel before they even give themselves a chance to succeed. This is true in life, marriage, business, work and school. Consistency is the key to success. I remember when my son Kolt was […]
It was the best “yes” I had ever heard.
It was the best “yes” I had ever heard. It was the day when I asked Starla to marry me and she said “yes.” I know I caught her at a weak moment. She had no idea what she was getting into. But nevertheless, she said “yes.” That was over […]
Write it down!
Have you ever noticed that when you buy a new car, that all of a sudden you start seeing that same car everywhere on the road? I remember when Starla was pregnant, I noticed pregnant women everywhere. When our children were born, I would notice babies everywhere. When they became […]
It’s not too late to apologize!
The church service was about to start. I was walking into the sanctuary, greeting people as I entered. To my right a little lady walked up to me. I realized I had not seen her in a few months. I gave her a hug and asked how she was? She […]
Lost and Found!
When I just a little kid, I can still remember the horror of being lost in the department store, separated from my family, wondering if I would ever see them again. Only to be gently greeted by a man in a security uniform, asking if I was alright? He wiped […]
Pardon the Interruption!
I was sound asleep, in the middle of the night, when out of nowhere I heard the sound. It’s the sound that you only hear in the dark of the night. It’s the sound that interrupts your sweet dreams. It’s the sound that beckons you from the comfort of your […]
A Father’s Heart!
One of the greatest joys I have ever experienced is that of being a father. I’ll never forget the feeling when my first-born son came into this world. (Happy Birthday bro) I thought I would never be able to love another child in the same way. But when my […]