I was reading about an interesting time for the Israelites, and it caused me to think about us. Israel was in the midst of their Exodus wanderings when an army (of Amalekites) decided to wipe them out. God directed Moses to pray with Aaron and Hur, and He directed Joshua to take charge of their … Continue reading We Are in This Together
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Are You Going to Win a Blue Ribbon?
Fair season is upon us! The Neshoba County Fair is in full swing, and for the next three months, fairs will pop up all over the state. They can be a lot of fun. They also can be a bit expensive. When my kids were younger, we loved to go to the local fair each … Continue reading Are You Going to Win a Blue Ribbon?
Fill Your Bucket This Summer
Going to the beach used to be a regular source of joy for my family when my children were younger. We would search for seashells, set up a tent (and pray that the wind did not take it away), play, rest, and fill buckets with sand and water – over and over. It was amazing … Continue reading Fill Your Bucket This Summer
God’s Gift at Christmas
A brown paper bag was all that I needed. In my pre-Kristi years, I developed a certain reputation for how I wrapped presents. Back then, you could still get your groceries in brown paper bags, and that was what I chose for wrapping my presents. I asked a cashier for a few extra bags every … Continue reading God’s Gift at Christmas
How to be a successful father…
A father and son were walking along one day. The son looked up at the powerlines above and asked how electricity went through them; the dad said, “I don’t know much about electricity.” The boy heard thunder in the distance and asked what caused it; his dad said, “I never really understood that myself.” The … Continue reading How to be a successful father…
Will the Coal Die Out?
Have you noticed (as I have) something that happens when you grill? I am specifically talking about the coals. You stack the coals and light them. After a few minutes you check to see if they are ready, and you see it. One of those little rascals rolled off the mound and is just sitting … Continue reading Will the Coal Die Out?
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