Problems, Problems
Am I aware of the fact that last night the Washington Nationals beat the Houston Astros to win a pretty incredible World Series? Yes. Am I conscious that today is Halloween? Yes. Am I also cognizant of the reality that today is…
Sometimes It’s Easy
There are many times in our lives when it is very difficult for us to see God at work. The darkness seems to be creeping in, overtaking the limited light that looks so far away and fading. The evil around us, and the problems it brings, leaves us…
Good Call
I am assuming that you know that the Lions were on Monday night football this week. The game was in Green Bay against the Packers. I suspect most of you are aware of what took place and are wondering how I could be referencing that game and using the…
Re-Entry
The movie Apollo 13 is a “must see” on my list – in fact, I would find it hard to believe that anyone who reads this has not seen at least a part of it. Some love it because of Tom Hanks. Others are drawn in because it is a true story. However, what won…
Rain, Rain, Go Away
I was on my way home. It was barely 8:00 p.m. And it was dark – really dark! The sun had set about an hour earlier. There was no moon, and no stars. The rain, though not coming down that hard, only made it more difficult to see. I was fortunate, though.…
30 Seconds or 3 Years
It never ceases to amaze me how many great encounters I have with people on a weekly basis. Each and every one is a blessing to me, yet sometimes it frustrates me that I just don’t have enough time to write about them all. This week I’ll just talk about…
Passing Through
She first came to our church a year ago (or maybe two – you know how time flies). I don’t know what brought her in, but I do know that she was a special gift to us. Now she’s leaving – moving to another state. I expect the Kingdom of God to be blessed by…
Calling Cards
There are two items (along with hard copies of Thursdays Thirst) I generally use as calling cards that I leave with people after a visit. One has a short devotion on one side and a few verses of a hymn on the other. The second is a worship folder from a…
Green Lights
Earlier this week, after spending over five hours in the emergency room with my wife, I left Troy Beaumont around 11:30 p.m. It had been a very long day for me, and it would be a much longer night for Monica. With BP and EKG issues, she was admitted for…
A Day with My Dentist
I must be honest with you. I am not overly fond of having people stick their fingers in my mouth, let alone the variety of instruments they tend to be holding. However, I understand how important dental care is to one’s overall health … and God is very…