“Hope” is the thing with feathers -That perches in the soul – And sings the tune without the words – And never stops – at all”

—Emily Dickinson

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Latest Posts

  • The Grand Courtship

    (Jeremiah 31:3 KJV) The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee. Everlasting love. It is as much of a quality as it is… Continue reading

  • Billy Graham – Reluctant Hero

    If there was one thing that Billy Graham has always resisted, it is hero status. He would be the first to remind us that he was a sinner saved by grace and a simple servant of Jesus. However, it is… Continue reading

  • Faith and Futility

    I thrive on "busy." I move amongst projects and big ideas and run on full steam until something intervenes. I love solitude and I love crowds. Go figure. Starbucks is my office. I like some people around me while I… Continue reading

  • Spelling Money Biblically

    M – MANAGE it; never let it manage you. It is a great slave and a poor master. Love people and use money; not the reverse. It is not money, but the love of money that is the root of… Continue reading

  • An Ation Evening

    It was July 1, 2006. I had an "ation" evening. Have you ever had one? Saturday night – anticipation, inspiration, perspiration (It is hot in Fresno), exasperation (Andrea is preparing the church finance report), motivation (some, but not much –… Continue reading

  • Make Someone’s Day

    There is an awesome video by an amazing young lady at the end of this post as I have updated it. Continue reading

  • Eat That Frog

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  • America Mourns the Loss of Uncle Walter

    Walter Cronkite has died at age 92. We have all lost a trusted friend and member of our family. Read about his life. "And that's the way it is. Friday, July 17. Goodnight." Broadcast journalist and CBS Evening News anchor… Continue reading

  • Don’t Lose Heart

    5 words from II Cor 4:16: "… we do not lose heart …" Never lose heart. To lose heart is to lose center & create vacuum which shall suck up something to fill itself. We may not want that calling… Continue reading

  • Turning Up the Heat 1 Degree

    212 is your magic number. Turn the heat up a notch! Scotty Wilson posts so many encouraging and thoughtful things on FaceBook and Twitter.He posted this SimpleTruths video this morning that really lifted me. It is so true. Sometimes it… Continue reading

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