I’m thankful for the soldiers who are away from home and loved ones right now helping to keep us safe. Guardian angels are real. But soldiers aren’t angels. And I’m thankful to all the great men and women who gave up their lives for our freedom and now live in the realm of angels, so to speak. But they didn’t turn into angels. Despite … Read the rest…
Category Archives: Count your blessings
I’ve already lived longer than my Dad, his two brothers, and several other relatives and friends I’ve known. But I don’t believe I would’ve lived this long if it wasn’t for a loving wife and God’s mercy on me. I don’t want to imagine the hopelessness and depression I’d probably feel if I didn’t have my Creator to lean on, trust in, and talk … Read the rest…
When I was a young boy, my mom saved S&H Green Stamps. They were like rewards you get on your apps these days. Stamps a shopper received at stores, gas stations, or just about anywhere housewives shopped. Yeah, I know. “Housewives” is a politically incorrect term. But it wasn’t back then. Ah…the good old days. Especially the S&H Green Stamps good old days. Because … Read the rest…
For the past 1213 years it’s been sort of a tradition of mine to share a list I came up with about the unsung deeds of mothers everywhere. And I think I’ll keep it going for this Mother’s Day 2026. My own mom has been in Heaven for all the Mother’s Days since 2021. But I include her in this list: To all the … Read the rest…
Just so you know, upfront, when I share the bad news of the day, I don’t want anybody to think that I think that’s all there is. Far from it. And I can say far from it because I trust Jesus. That being said… Check out this bad news of the day: Political figures charged with sex related crimes Man charged with aggravated assault … Read the rest…
I’ve been encouraging anybody who would read what I write and listen to what I say to remain optimistic in tough times. But I don’t just say the words. I also share why it’s not just good advice. It’s important to your health down to the marrow of your bones. Remain optimistic in tough times because the alternative should be unthinkable. The subject came … Read the rest…
This is the day of the week known in some circles as hump day. So you know what that means. Yeah, Wednesday greetings from your favorite rhyme writer and Bible thumper. But Wednesday greetings are just the tip of the iceberg. Because, if you’ve followed along for any time at all, you know I’m gonna talk about something important to your eternal happiness. Or … Read the rest…