Words bolt like lightning “Most highly favored you are” God’s message received I watch the comments on our church’s Facebook Live page before I deliver my message. People will say something like, “Glad to be here,” or they’ll check in, letting others know they are a part of the online worship service. It gives a …
One soldier watching family weeps silently— we leave with our bags. I saw the soldier boarding the plane, noted his youthful appearance, and then scanned the airplane cabin for a seat with my wife. Traveling back to Kentucky from Oklahoma, Lori and I were both the weary travelers, grateful to have made our connecting flight …
Moment by moment Gratitude, my attitude Let’s carve the turkey. A few months ago, my wife gave me a little book, Good Days Start with Gratitude. It’s a journal. In case you’re wondering if she was giving me a subtle hint about one of my many character defects, I asked her for the book. That’s because …
Where did you come from Ms. angry, red-faced driver? French fries by my side. As I edged out of the Sonic drive-through, I checked to my left and then to my right. Seemingly, out of nowhere, there she was, a safe 60 feet away, at a standstill, as was I. “So, what’s the problem?” I …
Cake candles are lit Happy birthday to PopPop Sixty-five years, phew Easing into my “prayer chair,” before even opening my Bible to read, I thanked the Lord: I had made it to my 65th birthday. Closing my eyes, slowly breathing in and out, something (the Lord?) prompted a memory from way back when. The kids …