Tuesday, May 10, 2005
HOW DO YOU LIVE, WHEN YOU PAST THE 3/4 POLE AND HEAD DOWN THE HOMESTRECH
This past Mother's Day I reflected on my mother's passing. She passed away at 79, and my Father passed away at 83. I recently turned 55 -- mathematically, I am now on the last quarter of my life. Even the pass few days, there have been many announcements of people well known, and not so well known...
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Monday, May 9, 2005
HE SET THE EXAMPLE IN LOVING CHILDREN, BUT WE HAVE NOT FOLLOWED
Jesus took the children in His arms, lovingly put His hands upon them and blessed them. His actions caused some to become quite alarmed, yet, He put His loving hands upon them and blessed them. Most knew that Jesus would do the children no harm, when He put His loving hands upon them and blessed...
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MY FATHER WALKED OUT OF CHURCH
and took his family with him. The church split in North Carolina over those who voted for John Kerry, remindedme of when I was ten years old (1960), and my father walked out of church and took us with him because the Pastor of our church had made a statement that if you voted for John F. Kennedy for...
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DANCING WITH MY MOTHER
Yesterday was a most difficult day. It was my second Mother's Day without my Mother. Also, my wife was out of state visitng with her mother, and it was just me, Elvis, Reagan, and Rocket -- the names of our three dogs. Memories flooded in all day yesterday, as if I and my mother had been on a dance...
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Sunday, May 8, 2005
A MOTHER'S DAY LESSON FROM A WINNING HORSE
Giacomo was 17th at the half way pole, but as other horses begin to fall back, Giacomo got his second win, and won the Kentucky Derby. You may feel right now that the odds are against you, and the possibility of winning is too far fetch, but remember this historic race, and maybe you too will gain...
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Saturday, May 7, 2005
THIS MOTHER PASSED AWAY AT 95
The Sixieth anniversary of our victory in World War II reminded me of a mother that I pastored many years ago. Most of the time she was not able to attend church and I visited her at least once a month and sometimes more. She had only one son, and she lost him in World War II. Everytime I would go...
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NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN
To come to the aid of their mothers, wives, and daughters You remember in High School when in learning to type, you had to type over and over again, "Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their countryman." Mother's day reminds us how important it is that all men everywhere come to...
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Friday, May 6, 2005
A MOVING MOTHER'S DAY STORY
She is single, 21, unwed and the mother of a five week old. This morning I went to one of my favorite fast-food places to pick up the lunches for our Christian School. A young lady that often served me did so again today, but I noticed that there was a new tag on her shirt - Manager. I was...
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WHACKY 46 CHOOSES SUN KING --
Ten Clicks for your post, if you choose the winning horse in the Kentucky Derby. Yes, I will give ten clicks to your posts if you choose the winning horse in the Kentucky Derby. Just give your choice in a comment. Thank You! Kentucky Derby 131 Contenders Pedigrees By: Program # Morning Line Horse...
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Thursday, May 5, 2005
REFLECTING ON MAX LUCADO'S PRAYER FOR NATIONAL PRAYER DAY
PRAYER FOR THE NATION Written by Max Lucado Dear God, Not to us, O Lord, but to You goes all the glory. We depend on you. You give birth and breath and determine our days. You make every nation and set every boundary. We exist by your power. We exist for your glory. Showcase your power through this...
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