Lo after these many days a bright light was seen in the east - or west - or south, all depending on what direction you live from me, as Dee Ann once again sat at her big old government surplus desk at her computer, which was set just the way she wanted it, and started [...]
Hi! Sorry to be so late, but our fruits of the Spirit word to work on this week is "quiet." Be quiet, or to lead a quiet life.This one you would think would be easy to do, but I'm finding of late, what with all of the stresses of trying to finish our new house [...]
One is given strength to bear what
happens to one, but not the 100 and 1 different things that might happen.
C. S. Lewis C. S. Lewis is one of my most favorite authors. ("Most" favorite, Dee Ann? What's with this "most" favorite?!) Anyway . . . I really like this quote and would like to comment on it [...]
Today's interview is with Ft. Worth minister, Danny Sims, of the creatively named The Danny Sims Blog who astounds us with his superlative food tastes (just read what he says his favorite food is) and other illustrious previously unknown tidbits about his life. Danny is with the Altamesa church in Ft. Worth where he has [...]
Juat a short post (famous last words, hunh?!) - I have a busy day. So - how many of you who read yesterday's post have actually implemented what at least some of you thought was a great idea? Anyone? . . . Don't all pipe up at once, y'all!I did, as you know. And I'll [...]
[Note: My daughter-in-law, Lynn, is doing really well with her pregnancy health problems so the doctor wants to wait until next week to possibly induce labor for Kayci Lynn. So please keep them in your prayers that all will go well.]
Spring is coming and you and I are all going to plant a garden today.I'm [...]
FINDING GOD I see a rock-- a grain of sand And I begin to understand God. A little flower-- wild or tame They [...]
How many of you have ever seen the movie Elmer Gantry?Tom and I watched it a couple of nights ago, again, and it is one of the most powerful and fascinating movies about religion, religious fervor and the ministry I've ever seen, and I've seen it several times. But it had been a long while [...]
Lately, the posts at Finding Direction have been upbeat and light hearted and I certainly am that way myself. It is obvious to you all, I'm sure. But there have been times in my life when it has not been so. So, right now I want to post a serious Finding Direction post for any [...]
[Note: I originally published this post on May 17, 2005, but want to present it again because of the inspiration Greg England's story of his heritage has been the past three days over at "The Rev's Ramblings." So enjoy and add to the original 4 comments to let me know what you think.] It's been quite [...]