In my house we watch a lot of sports. My wife and I both played sports growing up. The kids have played many sports, all of their lives. Sports, not much gets better. To compete, to go after something, only to lose, or to win. It's healthy. There's nothing better for a person who competes, to learn both sides of that coin. Preparation, planning, and execution, all measured, all with feedback. Continue Reading...
A few days with Marjorie
I knew time was short, and I knew she was quite ill,Though I didn't expect it. I prayed she'd win the fight.That dreaded phone call, the news shook me still.The earth as I know it got a little bit darker tonight. For those of you who knew her betterFor those of you who knew her worseFor those who knew her different than IMy experiences led to this little verse For me, most mornings started with a Continue Reading...
Growing Pains
Perfect, I'm not, take the will from me Lord to cast a single stone If it never hurts then how can I profess to have grown Continue Reading...
Reduction by prayer
Listening to old hymns I pray to ease my troubled heart. The enormity fades...my burden gladly bearing...how great thou art. Continue Reading...
Newton – Love and Grace
This is my 500th post to this blog and it will be pretty quick yet I wanted to share. I have written about his most famous of hymns but never have I ever delved into his works, his life, his ministry, but I came across this John Newton story today, in the places I seem to find. The story had to do with Newton's love of his life, his wife Mary, and his reaction to her death in 1790. First, a line Continue Reading...
Thanks #2 (God)
This should have come first. I am thankful for God who sent his Son to save us from our sins. The daily reminders of His power, grace, love, and patience are evident all around me. Thank you Lord. Continue Reading...
Sunday Series – Amazing Grace
Were it not for God's Amazing Grace I would probably not be here to write this blog, or to do anything else for that matter. This is yet another heart wrenching, tear jerking hymn from my youth that hits me between the eyes to this day. There are so many versions of Amazing Grace on You Tube that I can sit and listen to the song for hours with many awesome variations. I have always loved Continue Reading...