I have been called by several names. Given name, nicknames, special names, complimentary names and uncomplimentary names. One of the descriptive names that I often hear is “Tenacious.” I like that one because it implies, “he is not going to quit or give up.” And, that’s true! I have no intention of quitting before it [...]
Archive for October, 2009
I Am Determined
Posted in Uncategorized on October 30, 2009 | 2 Comments »
I Am Listening….I Think
Posted in Uncategorized on October 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
It seems that there are many voices competing for my attention. It is time to get alone and hear the voice of my Shepherd.
Sometimes God has to take me through a hurricane, earthquake, and a fire before I can hear His “still small voice.”
You know what? Having God speak to me is not the problem. [...]
Fear Not!
Posted in Uncategorized on October 28, 2009 | 2 Comments »
God is continuously instructing us to “Fear Not” and that makes me believe that I have the ability to overcome this very debilitating emotion.In order to do that, I think, I will have to identify the fears that hinder my walk with God and my openness with other people.
I think that once I identify my [...]
Impossibility or Opportunity?
Posted in Uncategorized on October 26, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Life can be tough! Reported attempted suicides are over the 100,000 mark annually.
Drug use in America is epidemic, much of it an attempt to manage the pressure of life. Our land has more than 3 million declared alcoholics and many more that cannot face the day or night without a few stiff drinks or a [...]
At Calvary
Posted in Uncategorized on October 22, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Today, the words of this William R. Newell song really ministered to me. When we started our first church we sang this song almost every week. It was the only one Sandy could play on the piano and the only one I could sing without getting too far off key.
Years I spent in vanity and [...]
Do You Think God Grades on the Curve?
Posted in Uncategorized on October 20, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I am wondering today, “What does it take to please God?” Some think that the way you please God is through religious ritual. You do certain kinds of rituals and then God is pleased and you’re in the in-crowd.
Others think that the way you please God is through rules and regulations – and that [...]
Giving God the Glory
Posted in Uncategorized on October 18, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Eighteen months ago the oncologist very somberly told me that the life expectancy of a person with my diagnosis was generally between one to three years.
What she didn’t tell me but I read in her transcribed report was this: “The life expectancy of this patient is 12-18 months. This is a very optimistic prognosis.”
I am [...]
Where’s my Bucket?
Posted in Uncategorized on October 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Some years ago, I read one of those Reader’s Digest stories, Life in These United States. It seems that the writer lived on a farm in the mid west when she was little and her city bred cousin came to visit. The city cousin was slightly farm challenged and tried hard to adjust. On her second [...]
What do you say to the voice in your burning bush?
Posted in Uncategorized on October 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Every one of us has some situation, setting, or person which becomes a “burning bush”. This “burning bush” becomes a place where we know the promise and comfort of the guidance of God’s spirit as well as the challenge of God’s call to a faithful life.
As I struggle to hear God’s call for my future, [...]
Do You Have a Pet “Rock”?
Posted in Uncategorized on October 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Have you ever seen a pet rock? I met one some years ago. A student in college was not allowed to keep a dog or cat so he kept a smoothly polished rock instead. It sat on his bedside table where he could stroke it, especially when he felt lonely and far from home. He said [...]
