Monthly Archives: June 2009
Do Over.
* Originally posted June 26, 2008 Remember when you were a kid playing one of those recess games, and someone would yell, “DO OVER!” And, usually he got his do-over? Life’s not always so simple. There have been many circumstances … Continue reading
Filed under God Stuff, Spiritual Journey
Four Friends.
Today, I leave for a three day adventure with my Mom, Judy Young, and Bonnie Spencer– my friend of more than thirty-one years, who just happens to be Judy’s daughter. Gotta love lifelong friendships. And, it’s the first time the … Continue reading
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On A Lighter Note.
We’ve been visiting family and friends here in the Peach State. Oklahoma culture is not a far cry from Southern tradition. But still. Still. There’s just something about the deep South. Perhaps it’s the sheetrock guy who shirt reads “I … Continue reading
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I Need To Find Myself.
I really dislike this statement. “Find Myself.” Actually, the Word of God tells us to LOSE ourselves. “Whoever seeks to save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it.” I can understand the heart behind … Continue reading
Filed under God Stuff, life, Spiritual Journey
So Far In the Peach State…
My parents have been doing some minor renovations to their home. I’m still trying to recover from the sheetrock dude whose t-shirt read “I Tried.” For real. John Henry has been enjoying his new electric scooter. Only one bloody nose … Continue reading
Filed under Kid Stuff, Randomness
Praying This One.
Both of my kids love the Mathew West song, “The Motions.” I’m pretty sure they can sing every word. The chorus says: “I don’t wanna go through the motions I don’t wanna go one more day without Your all consuming … Continue reading
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He’s In the Impossible.
Last night at the dinner table, we were throwing around the scripture in Luke 18 that “what’s impossible with man is possible with God.” It became our blanket answer for every problem thrown on the table. I was being somewhat … Continue reading
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My Prayer Challenge.
I am usually a person of prayer. I find it easiest to pray over my children, for travel mercies, or for others with needs. But, I have found myself slacking in praying for things, specifically desires, in my own life. … Continue reading
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It Was Her Special Day.
John Henry was packing to spend the night with his Daddy Bryan. Anna was sobbing to go with him. She pulled her pink suitcase out of her closet and began shoving her clothes in. Sure, that wasn’t heart-breaking. Kris and … Continue reading
Filed under disappointment, Kid Stuff, Randomness
