“Lead me not into temptation, I can get there by myself.” So starts an old country song by David Allen Coe. I saw a tee shirt that read: “Lead me not into Temptation, oh who am I kidding, follow me I know a shortcut.” While it is true that it is not a sin toContinue reading “Temptation or Deliverance?”
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“I think I made a mistak.”
“I think I made a mistake once, but I could be wrong.” This line has been said in jest for years or was it said in seriousness? We never get to a point in life where we don’t make mistakes, but we can get to a point where we become so accustomed to overlooking ourContinue reading ““I think I made a mistak.””
“I’m King of the Hill!”
“I’M KING OF THE HILL!” Remembering this game from childhood brings a smile to my face because I was normally big enough to throw all other kings off the hill. There were a couple of problems not the least of which was I grew up in west Texas and there really weren’t any good hillsContinue reading ““I’m King of the Hill!””
What’s Your Name? Who’s Your Daddy
“What’s your name? (echo) Who’s your daddy? (echo) Is he rich like me? (echo) Has he taken (echo) any time (echo) To Show (echo) what you need to live?” So goes the second verse of the song “Time of the Season” by the Zombies. References to daddies are always appropriate in June because of Father’sContinue reading “What’s Your Name? Who’s Your Daddy”
“A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z”
“A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z” over and over again the little girl quoted the alphabet while kneeling beside her bed. Finally, her confused mother asks what she was doing to which she replied inContinue reading ““A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z””
April Fools 2021
April first is one of my least favorite days of the year! Most special days I can make some sense out of but not “April Fools Day”. While the day has been celebrated for several centuries by different cultures, its exact origins remain a mystery. The most likely origin in in 1563 when the changeContinue reading “April Fools 2021”
Is There Sin in the Camp?
“After a while you realize that putting your actions where your mouth is makes you less likely to have to put your money where your mouth is.” (Criss Jami) While I do not agree with all of what the person being quoted teaches certainly you can’t argue with this quote. We have all heard thatContinue reading “Is There Sin in the Camp?”
Dirty Hands
It was like a young boy’s paradise, that salvage yard in Northwest Oklahoma. He had a bag of tools and acres of cars that he could take apart just to see how they worked. Most of his projects didn’t have to work again after he finished because they were destined for the crusher. Ever nowContinue reading “Dirty Hands”
I’m Joining the “Cancel Culture”! Sort of?
People often bring ideas to my attention, some of which are so good that the only problem I can find with them is that I didn’t think of them first. I’ve decided to join the “Cancel Culture” because I think it’s a great idea. (Do not stop reading because you don’t like political post becauseContinue reading “I’m Joining the “Cancel Culture”! Sort of?”
Are we offering up Thanksgiving?
Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Instantly they ran toward the nearest fence. The storming bull followed in hot pursuit, and it was soon apparent they wouldn’t make it. Terrified, the one shouted to the other, “Put up a prayer, John. We’re in for it!” John answered, “IContinue reading “Are we offering up Thanksgiving?”
