“Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped; but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bondservant, and being made in the likeness of men, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to […]
This is the true story of Jingles. When my children were in grade school we lived in Western Canada ~ specifically Edmonton, Alberta ~ for a short time. We were on a beautiful grain farm outside the city limits. Because of our Canadian neighbor, our children were blessed to participate in Canadian Pony Club. Since […]
“……..And when you discover what you will be in your life, set out to do it as if God Almighty called you at this particular moment in history to do it. Don’t just set out to do a good job. Set out to do such a good job that the living, the dead or […]
His name was Orca. He was known by that name in secret circles ~ circles of men and women who moved in silence through the night, working for the good of mankind. He was a part of Scotland Yard, the C.I.A., Interpol. They all knew they could count on him when secret operations were […]
“You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you might find, you get what you need.” ~MICK JAGGER I. MIRACLES DO HAPPEN! My brother is a seminary graduate, a pastor, a former Navy Chaplain, and a disabled veteran. While serving in the Gulf War he experienced a severe back injury, leaving him […]
It was a crisp sunny morning in East Texas, with a dewy sparkle on the ground and the promise of springtime in the air. You may remember my dear home health patient, Miss Millie, who lived near me and was therefore the first one I would see in the mornings. Well, Miss Hadie Pearl was […]
Dear Dad, I’m thinking of you today, and I wanted to tell you that we finally finished your giant sized box of oatmeal! It took over a year! Thank you for buying it! It was quite useful for hearty oatmeal cookies (chocolate chip) and warm breakfasts. I’m very glad I inherited it! Over the past year […]
John 1:14 “The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us” Oh, marvel of marvels, how could it be that the Darling of Heaven would condescend to step down into the mire of humanity? “We have seen His glory, the glory of the One and Only” Yes, we have seen Him ~ His Glory! […]
Miss Irene was my home health patient. She was a feisty, slender, seventy-six year old widow ~ just discharged from the hospital with a new colostomy. When she’d left the hospital, unfortunately, she’d been somewhat unprepared for life with a new ostomy ~ this is often the case for many who are in her situation. […]
“If you are ever going to love me, Love me now, while I can know The sweet and tender feelings Which from true affection flow. Love me now While I am living. Do not wait until I’m gone And then have it chiseled in marble, Sweet words on ice cold stone If you […]