Monthly Archives: June 2008
Content with a rock.
You know those people who are just plain difficult to buy gifts for? I’m married to one of them. It’s not because he’s fastidious or difficult to please. It’s just that he is always content with what he has. I’ll … Continue reading
Filed under gratitude
I see Jesus in your eyes and it makes me love Him.
It’s almost Father’s Day. About a month ago, dad began throwing hints as to the gift he’d like to receive. It wasn’t this blog, but I’m sure he’ll be just as happy. Ahem. Given the fact that many fathers don’t … Continue reading
Rebuilding of a broken life.
If anyone could relate to this topic, it was Nehemiah. How we deal with adversity says more about our character than anything else. Want to know what someone is really like? Watch them when things go wrong; when they are … Continue reading
Filed under life, Spiritual Journey
The rewards of a college education.
My friend to Anna: “Where is your daddy?” Anna: “He is flying er-planes. He makes the money.” Me: “And, what do I do?” Anna: “Nuffing.” Nice.
Filed under Kid Stuff, Randomness
The little mosquito that could.
“If you think you are too small to be effective, you have never been in bed with a mosquito.” – Betty Reese I’ll never forget the trip I took to India back in 1997. I went on a mission trip/pastor’s … Continue reading
Filed under making an impact
Falling Short.
If you are a fan of horse racing like my mom, then you probably experienced disappointment on Saturday when Big Brown failed in his bid to become the first Triple Crown winner in 30 years. I imagine that no one … Continue reading
Filed under disappointment, Spiritual Journey
Come Monday, it’ll be all right.
Let me introduce you to Mike Oliver. No, he doesn’t always wear this hat. Just for Jimmy Buffet concerts. Mike has labored in ministry with my dad for twenty-two years. This Monday, Mike, his wife Shari, and their son, Bo, … Continue reading
Filed under Relationships
The Tithe (Part 2 of 2).
Let’s play the “what if” game. What if I tithed and God never blessed me for it? What if I tithed and the pastor ran off to the Caribbean with “my” money? What if I tithed and nothing good ever … Continue reading
Filed under giving, Spiritual Journey
The Tithe (Part 1 of 2)
Tithe. For some, it’s a dirty word. For some, it’s controversial. For some, it’s irrational. For some, it’s a principle. For me, it’s central to my relationship with God. What is the tithe? In simple terms, it’s a tenth of … Continue reading
Filed under giving, Spiritual Journey
It’s a blog eat blog world.
Okay. So, the title of this post has little or nothing to do with the post itself. I’ve just always wanted to use that one. There ya go. Now, as for the blog world, bloggers usually read a whole host … Continue reading
Filed under God Stuff, Randomness
