Birmingham, Alabama… Who knew I’d still be here all these years later? I came to Birmingham for vacation in early 1982 when I was 22 years old, and I’ve been here ever since! Well, almost. I went back home in August of that same year to attend a wedding. I …
Most mornings I read or listen to Our Daily Bread. The title of this post was the title of January 12, 2023, Our Daily Bread. I have this thing I do in the morning as I prepare myself to read or listen to ODBs message and scripture of the day. …
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The Last Word The significance of having the last word means different things to different people. The list can be long but here are some of the meanings that are arbitrarily assigned to having the “last word:” Not backing down in an argument A sign of being right even if …
This Life We Live We get this one life to live but for many of us we get far more chances than we deserve in our attempts to get it right. Promises that we’ll do better go unfulfilled. We put off things until tomorrow (or never) what we can reasonably …
Whose Voice Is It Anyway? Your voice. Your Voice. I’m not talking about the sound that comes out of your mouth. But rather, I’m talking about the words that come out of your mouth. Are the words that you speak and the thoughts that you think, are they uniquely yours? …
Sheep or Shepherd This morning during my prayer and meditation, I read Our Daily Bread. The title of the message: Dumb Sheep Good Shepherd. The gist of it in part, comes from the book of Ezekiel where the shepherds had been neglectful of looking after the sheep. They were far more focused on their …
It’s Veterans Day Today we honor the brave men and women who signed up to fight for our country. There is no question in my mind that they deserve this special day and every day in recognition for the sacrifices that they make and have made to protect and serve. How …
A Win is a WIN! Well, the midterm elections are over! And win, lose or draw, I know some voters are ecstatic while others are experiencing disappointment. Isn’t that always the case in any election? I was talking with a co-worker earlier, and we both decided that we all too often, …
Your Vote Always Matters Some people believe that their vote does not matter and they allow that reasoning to keep them from voting on election day. I know this may seem elementary, but for every person that doesn’t cast a ballot, it’s like a vote for the politician that you …
No Lack If you took a survey, of all you have and weighed it against what you don’t have – what would be the result? The haves should only consist of life’s necessities: a place to live, a running car, reasonable health, a job, enough money to sustain you (bills …
The Center of it All “Hey Darling, come in and sit down at the kitchen table and have something to eat.” This was a familiar invitation for me. From the time I was a teenager and old enough to have those “women talks” – the kitchen table was the place …
Learning How to Pray I Pray. I don’t pray as often as I’d like, but I do pray. A while back at church, I was in a small group called “War Room” and we were studying from “The Battle Plan for Prayer: From Basic Training to Targeted Strategies.” The authors, Stephen …