STROKES OF LIFE

Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. Proverbs 31:10, 30 I vividly remember hearing these scriptures read by the pastor at my Granny Bolin's funeral. I had heard them before and … Continue reading STROKES OF LIFE →

TOOTSIE POP FORGIVENESS

"How many licks does it take to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop?" This was the catch phrase for Tootsie Pop commercials in the seventies. An animated boy asks this question to a turtle who sends the boy to the owl because he is much wiser. When asked, the owl begins … Continue reading TOOTSIE POP FORGIVENESS →

HEAD TO THE PORCH

The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. Psalms 28:7 Bella, our yellow lab, recently discovered there was life outside the confines of our yard. In her quest for adventure, she was hit by a car. We had no idea when or where it happened, but … Continue reading HEAD TO THE PORCH →

BREAKFAST PLAN

"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."  Jeremiah 29:11 Several months ago as I was in a drive-thru, God impressed on me that He wanted me to buy the meal for the car … Continue reading BREAKFAST PLAN →

IRON COLLAR

Then he sent someone to Egypt ahead of them - Joseph, who was sold as a slave.  There in prison, they bruised his feet with fetters and placed his neck in an iron collar.  Until the time came to fulfill his word, the Lord tested Joseph's character.  Then Pharoah sent for him and set him … Continue reading IRON COLLAR →