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Author: Buddy McElhannon

Grandfather (aka Poppy) Extraordinaire. Golfer. Writer. I Like Chick-Fil-A. Georgia Tech Grad

Forgetting God

May 16, 2022 ~ Buddy McElhannon ~ 2 Comments

Boris had lost hope. All hope. Unjustly imprisoned in a filthy prison camp far from home, he had all but given up. Life wasn’t worth living anymore. Having grown up in Stalinist Russia, Boris was a dedicated Communist. He was also a Jew. He had no love for the Czar and the Christian Orthodox believers … Continue reading Forgetting God

What is Man That Thou Art Mindful of Him?

May 10, 2022 ~ Buddy McElhannon ~ 1 Comment

It may come as a surprise to 21st Century Americans that the original official motto of Harvard University, first adopted in 1692, was Veritas Christo et Ecclesiae, Latin for “Truth . . . for Christ and the Church.”  In the 17th and 18th centuries, Harvard students were encouraged to have a biblical worldview and embrace … Continue reading What is Man That Thou Art Mindful of Him?

The Rescue of Two

May 2, 2022 ~ Buddy McElhannon ~ Leave a comment

“Two came in the screened porch, Poppy!” My four-year-old grandson had an urgent sound in his voice. It was mid-afternoon on a lovely Spring day when I sat down on my patio to enjoy a glass of iced tea after finishing some yard work. Confused, I replied with a simple, “Two?   “Yes, Poppy, Two … Continue reading The Rescue of Two

God’s Paintbrush at Work

April 25, 2022 ~ Buddy McElhannon ~ 5 Comments

I have mixed emotions about Facebook. But one feature I do enjoy is the occasional memories that pop up. These heartwarming reminders, more often than not, spark a laugh, prompt a smile, or, more likely, a shake of the head as I wonder — has it been that long? This week’s Facebook memory is a … Continue reading God’s Paintbrush at Work

What’s So Good About Good Friday?

April 14, 2022 ~ Buddy McElhannon ~ Leave a comment

Matthew 27:45-46:  Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, la′ma sabach-tha′ni?” that is, “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?”   As one ponders these last words of Christ on the cross, … Continue reading What’s So Good About Good Friday?

Misty Eyes and the Ashokan Farewell Waltz

April 6, 2022 ~ Buddy McElhannon ~ 1 Comment

Music has power — to elevate your mood, lower stress, and even improve your blood flow. Depending on the tempo and chord progression, music can calm one’s spirit or tug tenderly on your heartstrings. I was reminded recently of one melody that, for me, often prompts a search for Kleenex.  Three notes and my eyes … Continue reading Misty Eyes and the Ashokan Farewell Waltz

Woke is Broke

March 20, 2022 ~ Buddy McElhannon ~ 2 Comments

I usually steer clear of too much political opining, but a recent Facebook post by a friend prompted me to ponder in writing what it means to be “woke.”  Unless you have been on Mars for the past several years, you know that the verb describing the status of sleep has morphed into an adjective … Continue reading Woke is Broke

The Wings of Angels

March 12, 2022 ~ Buddy McElhannon ~ 1 Comment

COVID is a curse, straight from the Pit. I know people who have had it, and I know people who have died from it.  The reflection below is a true account of an event last Fall.  What exactly happened, neither my wife nor I are completely sure. What we do know is that regardless of … Continue reading The Wings of Angels

I Love Pink Balls and I Cannot Lie

March 3, 2022March 3, 2022 ~ Buddy McElhannon ~ Leave a comment

Allow me to be more specific.  I love pink GOLF balls.  Especially the pink florescent golf balls given to me by my granddaughter. For you non-golfers out there, golf balls come in a variety of colors with white being the dominant color by far.  Unless you are playing in the snow, then you have bigger … Continue reading I Love Pink Balls and I Cannot Lie

Raising Parents

February 25, 2022 ~ Buddy McElhannon ~ 2 Comments

Recently, a colleague sought prayer for discerning the role he and his wife should play regarding their aging parents. The request sparked a number of memories and suggestions as to what they could be doing now. Though my parents have been gone for over a decade, the memories of their last years still linger. Fond … Continue reading Raising Parents

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