Laughter can be good medicine…if not for the body, surely for the soul. And thankfully so, for life has its moments when a good laugh is a desperate need. For me, embarrassing moments have become more than a reflective chuckle but entertaining fodder for future family tales around the fireplace. “Let me tell you what … Continue reading Dancing in the Rain – Laughing at Life’s Most Embarrassing Moments – Part 1
Photos have immense power. They capture a moment in time, and every so often, they touch the heart and encourage the soul. Recently one particular photo catapulted me back in time to a thirteen-year-old conversation I had late one Monday evening with my late wife. I remember the time, the day, and the date as … Continue reading Queen of the Night
I love Max Lucado. I love the way he writes, the way he tells a story, and the way he creates images that forever linger in your mind. A gifted writer who nourishes your soul is a rare commodity these days. But calling Lucado a gifted writer is like saying Niagara has a nice Fall. … Continue reading A God Who Stoops
A recent conversation with my wife inspired me to write the following summary of that verbal exchange. I titled it, Pitching a Fit. Pitching a Fit My wife bought a Fitbit. Then a smart-scale to link to it. Now, a Fitbit, says she, I am to git. In our budget, says I, it may not … Continue reading Pitching a Fit
I have a confession to make. As a Christian, there were times when I could be arrogant and judgmental. This critical spirit manifested itself especially as it regarded one’s prayer life. That was until 2011. Up until then, I considered the best prayers to be those spontaneous, heartfelt expressions spoken from one’s heart. No rote … Continue reading Finding My Voice
I heard the rumble and knew instinctively what was about to pull up beside us. The echos of Easy Rider reverberated through the hot breath of a South Alabama July morning as the midnight chrome Harley came slowly to a stop and waited for the light to change. For a few brief seconds, my eyes … Continue reading Echos of Easy Rider
This is my fourth and final post on Freedom Matters. I figured it was time for me to step down off my soapbox before someone decided to push me off. In these troubled times, I am mindful of something Lincoln said about liberty, “We all declare for liberty; but in using the same word we … Continue reading Freedom Matters – Part 4
Are we living in Fear or Freedom? What seems to be governing our lives today and keeping us from enjoying the freedoms we once took for granted? We fear catching COVID-19, we fear riots, we fear saying the wrong thing and incurring the wrath of the speech police. Fear is a motivator, but does Fear … Continue reading Freedom Matters – Part 3
Happy July 4th everyone! As America celebrates our annual salute to Independence, I cannot help but be mindful of the confusing state we find ourselves in 2020. A pandemic that won’t go away, riots and anarchy that seem to be growing in intensity and frequency along with a Sahara Dust Plume shadowing our land has … Continue reading Freedom Matters – Part 2
Here it is July 4th, 2020 and we find ourselves in the midst of a perfect storm - a pandemic, an economic crisis, and a social crisis. Typically, our nation celebrates its independence with fireworks, cookouts, parades, and in nearby Atlanta, the famous Peachtree Road Race. Yes, we Americans enjoy our holidays. I suspect our … Continue reading Freedom Matters – Part 1
