Many years ago, a British express train raced into the night with its powerful headlight piercing the darkness ahead. Queen Victoria was on that train. Suddenly, the engineer was startled by what he saw. In the middle of the tracks and in the light’s beam stood a figure in a black cloak waving his arms. … Continue reading We Need God’s Protection in Times of Need
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We Need Rest and Reflection
We are just a few days away from the Labor Day holiday. When I was a boy, Labor Day was not just a holiday. It marked the end of summer and the beginning of school because we did not get into the swing of things until the next day; it was too hot before that, … Continue reading We Need Rest and Reflection
We Need the Spiritual Fire
It is SO hot! I remember when we had consecutive days of record heat that surpass what we have right now, but I do not remember “feeling” as hot as I do now. Perhaps aging does that to you. Perhaps I am a wimp. At any rate, it is SO hot. I can drink water … Continue reading We Need the Spiritual Fire
Learn how to live from the fair
Have you made it to the fair? It's going on in Neshoba County right now. A lot of people are enjoying the activities and atmosphere of it this year. As often happens, when thinking about the fair, my mind began to wander. I thought about a man at a fair who saw someone leading a … Continue reading Learn how to live from the fair
Olympic Athletes Are Not Normal
Why do you want to be normal? The beginning of the 2024 Olympics caused me to think about that. To get to the level of an Olympic athlete, one must not be normal. It takes far more dedication than “normal” people are willing to give. And some of those athletes go even further. Take the … Continue reading Olympic Athletes Are Not Normal
Are you ready to move?
I have moved several times over the years. Each time, I have dreaded the process of packing and leaving friends. However, I have been glad to get rid of things that accumulated, meeting new friends, and seeing what God has in store. Moving can be a little scary, but it can be exciting as well. … Continue reading Are you ready to move?
How to be a good neighbor
Won’t you be their neighbor? As a boy, I enjoyed watching Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood. Many kids did. We did not realize how countercultural his show was. In a world full of division and hostility, Fred Rogers brought people together and showed us that we are all neighbors. We need another show like that today, do … Continue reading How to be a good neighbor
How to be a great citizen
Happy Independence Day! The atmosphere on July 4 is a special one. People celebrate. Many set aside politics to jointly appreciate being citizens of America. Patriotism is on display. When I was young, one of the most popular ways that boys could become better citizens was through the Boy Scouts. Though I joined when the … Continue reading How to be a great citizen
Being busy isn’t always good
It is definitely summer. It is also a time when many of us take vacations. My family has taken many beach vacations over the years. I may not enjoy sunbathing, but there is something special about the beach. The sand on your toes, the salty smell in the air, the sound of the waves – … Continue reading Being busy isn’t always good
Are you going to give up on it?
Have you ever considered boycotting all sports? Perhaps you will want to stop attending football, baseball, and basketball games after considering this list: Every time I go to a game, they ask for money. The people I sit next to don’t seem friendly. The seats are too hard and not comfortable at all. I’ve been … Continue reading Are you going to give up on it?
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