Monthly Archives: January 2010

big man or small man?

“A man can be measured by the size of the things that make him angry.” Although the author is unknown & the quote has undergone revisions, it’s a fairly accurate statement. It holds true in family, business, education & religion … Continue reading

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Remind me, Lord

Some things in my past I’d love to forget. Others I pray to never forget. A list of the former would take too long & my reputation has been tarnished enough after my birthday party. Of the latter, here are … Continue reading

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Lester Holt

Our Sunday class is sending cards to a public personality each month. Our goal is simple: to thank them for their contributions in their chosen career, to offer them encouragement & to let them know we are praying for them. … Continue reading

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interesting interview

This morning on the Today Show, Denzel Washington was promoting his new movie. During the interview, he spoke of growing up a preacher’s kid, of rebelling against his upbringing, of his journey into Eastern religions and eventually of his return … Continue reading

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The Real McCoy

College football fans have been served a triple-dip serving of Tim Tebow all year; and, I am not complaining. He appears to be the real deal. You can’t deny he is a terrific football player. I’ve not seen a runner … Continue reading

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I figured it out!

No more nagging thoughts for me! I know exactly how I’ll know if & when it becomes necessary to change directions in life – I have special people in my life who will lovingly & carefully tell me. So, until … Continue reading

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a nagging thought…

A friend asked my advice today. I’m not too good at that sort of thing, probably because I’m not too good at taking advice. The question, however, won’t go away; it stuck in my mind like a piece of cellophane … Continue reading

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And now he belongs to the ages…

F.I. Stanley graced this earth for 90 years. He had a good life; he left today for the best life, but not before making life better for those who knew him. He began preaching as a kid, one of a … Continue reading

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