The phrase caught my attention because it describes (at least in part) the direction of my life: “I am a writer here and there on this and that.” Indeed! I would add: “I am a writer here and there on this and that from time to time.” I unabashedly admit it. I am a generalist. …
Category Archives: Personal
85 Years!
Today is our anniversary! Today Jan and I are celebrating 85 years of marriage! We generally explain it this way. I have been married 42 1/2 years, Jan has been married 42 1/2 years. WE have been married 85 years–85 years and counting! There is a much longer story to be told–a tale of young …
This I Will Do
Perhaps my readers will put up with a little personal contemplation. I am thinking today about how aging changes one’s perspective. I marvel when I consider that Paul was probably near 50 when he wrote his earliest letters, or that most of his letters in the New Testament were written when he was near 60 …
Early Bird: A New Study Begins Today
I look forward to the fall, winter, and early spring months for several reasons–one of those reasons is that this is when the Early Bird Bible study class meets at the church. At the Main and Oklahoma congregation in McAlester, the Early Bird class meets every Wednesday at 5:00 P.M. from October to March. This allows those …
84: what you may call 42!
Today is my anniversary. It is also my wife’s anniversary. The sage wrote, “Husbands, even if you don’t have an anniversary, remember that your wife does!” Today Jan and I celebrate 84 years of marriage–42 for her, 42 for me. We started that way when we celebrated one year (6 months each) on Valentine’s Day, …
A prayer for Jan on her birthday
Today is my wife’s birthday. Happy Birthday, Jan! May your day be special and filled with an awareness of God’s presence and power. May your fondest hopes and desires be realized as you faithfully pray for your family and friends. May our love grow ever deeper and deeper for one another in this life and …
A Brief Break and a Prayer Request
Today is the last day of the retreat–I will be “back in the saddle” tomorrow, and my blogging will return to a more regular schedule. This week has been a spiritual high point–great classes, teaching, worship, and the A Capella concert last night was fantastic. What a spiritual feast! Above all, the opportunity to renew …
What Will You Do Today?
What will you do today? The answer to the question is the stuff of poems. I found at least seven different versions in a quick web search–and did not find the particular poem I was looking for. What will I do today? Here is the answer I would like to give every day, along with …
February Reflections
As a short month draws to a close, I share some personal reflections. The shortest month of the year has been shortened even more by the impossible weather that kept many homebound for the first week of February. We started February at home rather than in ministry travels since we flew home a day early …
Life Savors: What would my grandma say?
What would my grandma say? I remember her scolding! She wanted me to learn proper etiquette. I should acknowledge every gift and card. I should do more than sign my name when I send a thank you–I should also write a little note. I remember her admonitions, even if I haven’t always succeeding in following …